by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this 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 20 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Northwestern University among the top schools in the country for industrial engineering, ranked #1 out of 100 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Industrial Engineering Schools | 1 of 100 |
| Best Industrial Engineering Schools in Illinois | 1 of 6 |
| Best Industrial Engineering Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 of 22 |
The table below lists every degree level available for industrial engineering at Northwestern University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 65 |
| Master’s | 3 |
| Doctoral | 12 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northwestern University awarded 65 bachelor’s degrees in industrial engineering.
Northwestern University is among the very best schools in the country for industrial engineering at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 20 schools by College Factual.
Industrial Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Northwestern University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $107,105 a year. This is below $111,206, the median for all majors at Northwestern University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Northwestern University, industrial engineering students borrow a median amount of $17,912 in student loans. This is above $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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For the most recent academic year available, 68% of industrial engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 32% went to women.
The majority of industrial engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Northwestern University are Asian. About 29% 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 industrial engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 4 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Northwestern University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Industrial Engineering | 3 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Industrial Engineering | 12 |
