by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Northwestern University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Northwestern University as a strong choice for chemical engineering, ranked #9 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools | 9 of 159 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in Illinois | 2 of 5 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 3 of 26 |
Here is each degree level granted in chemical engineering at Northwestern University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 28 |
| Master’s | 20 |
| Doctoral | 17 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northwestern University handed out 28 bachelor’s degrees in chemical engineering.
Northwestern University holds a strong position among schools offering chemical engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
Chemical Engineering students who finish a bachelor’s at Northwestern University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $100,444 a year. This is lower than $111,206, the median for all majors at Northwestern University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Northwestern University, chemical engineering students accumulate a median of $16,500 in student loans. This is below $16,857, the typical 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, 57% of chemical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The majority of chemical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Northwestern University are White. Roughly 36% 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 chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Graduate study is also available at Northwestern University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 20 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 17 |
