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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for general civil engineering 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 16 bachelor's degrees in general civil engineering. This is an increase of 23% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 46 students received their master’s degree in general civil engineering from Northwestern. This makes it the #21 most popular school for general civil engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in general civil engineering in 2021, making the school the #31 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 general civil engineering majors at Northwestern University.
Of the 16 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Civil Engineering from Northwestern in 2020-2021, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor's in general civil engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 46 general civil engineering majors earned their master's degree from Northwestern. Of these graduates, 54% were men and 46% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master's in general civil engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 32 |
| Other Races | 2 |
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