by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Northwestern University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Northwestern University among the top schools in the country for computer engineering, ranked #9 out of 228 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Engineering Schools | 9 of 228 |
| Best Computer Engineering Schools in Illinois | 2 of 8 |
| Best Computer Engineering Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 3 of 44 |
The table below lists every degree level available for computer engineering at Northwestern University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 21 |
| Master’s | 51 |
| Doctoral | 7 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northwestern University handed out 21 bachelor’s degrees in computer engineering.
Northwestern University is in the top 15% of the country for computer engineering at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
Computer Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Northwestern University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $119,297 a year. This is higher than $111,206, the median for all majors at Northwestern University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,276 | $67,158 |
| Fees | $1,164 | $1,164 |
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Among recent graduates, 76% of computer engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 24% went to women.
The majority of computer engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Northwestern University were White. Approximately 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor’s in computer engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Northwestern University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Computer Engineering | 51 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Computer Engineering | 7 |