by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how Northwestern ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in materials engineering.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for materials engineering majors, Northwestern came in at #3. 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 17 bachelor's degrees in materials engineering. This is an increase of 21% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 31 students received their master’s degree in materials engineering from Northwestern. This makes it the #10 most popular school for materials engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 34 students received their doctoral degrees in materials engineering in 2021, making the school the #3 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 materials engineering majors at Northwestern University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 materials engineering majors earned their bachelor's degree from Northwestern. Of these graduates, 76% were men and 24% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor's in materials engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Of the 31 materials engineering students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Northwestern, about 71% were men and 29% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master's in materials engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 142 |
| Other Engineering | 93 |
| Industrial Engineering | 91 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 89 |
| Electrical Engineering | 76 |
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