by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Northwestern University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 37 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Northwestern University as a strong choice for civil engineering, placing at #10 out of 254 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Civil Engineering Schools | 10 of 254 |
| Best Civil Engineering Schools in Illinois | 1 of 7 |
| Best Civil Engineering Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 of 37 |
Here is each degree level available for civil engineering at Northwestern University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 21 |
| Master’s | 40 |
| Doctoral | 18 |
During the most recent reporting year, Northwestern University conferred 21 bachelor’s degrees in civil engineering.
Northwestern University is among the very best schools in the country for civil engineering at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 37 schools by College Factual.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,276 | $67,158 |
| Fees | $1,164 | $1,164 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 62% of civil engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The majority of civil engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Northwestern University were White. About 43% 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 civil engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Northwestern University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Civil Engineering | 40 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Civil Engineering | 18 |