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. At its best it places at #1 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Northwestern University as a strong choice for electrical engineering, ranked #14 out of 307 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools | 14 of 307 |
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools in Illinois | 1 of 7 |
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 2 of 46 |
The following degree levels are granted in electrical engineering at Northwestern University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 21 |
| Master’s | 32 |
| Doctoral | 13 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northwestern University awarded 21 bachelor’s degrees in electrical engineering.
Northwestern University is among the very best schools in the country for electrical engineering at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 6 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, 76% of electrical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 24% went to women.
The largest share of electrical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Northwestern University were White. Approximately 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 electrical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Northwestern University conferred 21 bachelor’s completions in electrical and electronics engineering recently — 24% to women and 76% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (43%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Northwestern University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Electrical Engineering | 32 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Electrical Engineering | 13 |