by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Northwestern ranks among other schools offering degrees in chem eng.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for chem eng majors, Northwestern came in at #6. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northwestern University handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in chemical engineering. This is a decrease of 31% over the previous year when 42 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 13 students received their master’s degree in chem eng from Northwestern. This makes it the #35 most popular school for chem eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in chem eng in 2021, making the school the #66 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of chem eng students who receive their bachelor's degree at Northwestern is $71,607. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $66,101 for all chem eng bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Northwestern, chem eng students borrow a median amount of $16,500 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all chem eng bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,041.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chem eng majors at Northwestern University.
Of the 29 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from Northwestern in 2020-2021, 59% were men and 41% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Of the 13 students who graduated with a Master’s in chem eng from Northwestern in 2021, 69% were men and 31% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 142 |
| Other Engineering | 93 |
| Industrial Engineering | 91 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 89 |
| Materials Engineering | 82 |
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