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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for chem eng majors, Northwestern came in at #5. 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 #34 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 #63 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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 |
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