by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Northwestern University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Northwestern University highly for materials engineering, coming in at #12 out of 57 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Materials Engineering Schools | 12 of 57 |
| Best Materials Engineering Schools in Illinois | 1 of 2 |
| Best Materials Engineering Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 3 of 10 |
The following degree levels are available for materials engineering at Northwestern University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 19 |
| Master’s | 31 |
| Doctoral | 36 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northwestern University awarded 19 bachelor’s degrees in materials engineering.
Northwestern University is among the very best schools in the country for materials engineering at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown 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, 53% of materials engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The majority of materials engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Northwestern University are White. Roughly 37% 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 materials engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 1 |
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 Materials Engineering | 31 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Materials Engineering | 36 |