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Graduate Engineering Programs at Northeastern University

2,746 Graduate Degrees Awarded
2 Graduate Award Levels
#2 Best Rank — Doctoral

Here is an overview of the graduate program in engineering at Northeastern University. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 7 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:

Northeastern University Graduate Engineering Rankings

#62 in the U.S.
#4 in Massachusetts
#8 in the New England Region

By College Factual’s measure, Northeastern University among the top schools in the country for engineering, ranked #62 out of 696 schools nationally.

Ranking Rank
Best Engineering Schools 62 of 696
Best Engineering Schools in Massachusetts 4 of 23
Best Engineering Schools in the New England Region 8 of 46

Graduate Engineering Degrees at Northeastern University

The following degree levels are offered in engineering at Northeastern University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.

Degree Level Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s 848
Master’s 2,635
Doctoral 111

Graduate Engineering Majors at Northeastern University

This engineering area of study at Northeastern University covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:

Major Annual Graduates
Computer Engineering 1,233
Engineering, Other 701
Engineering, General 388
Mechanical Engineering 358
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering 308
Industrial Engineering 188
Civil Engineering 141
Chemical Engineering 124
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering 94
Systems Engineering 47
Operations Research 8
Manufacturing Engineering 3
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering 1

Northeastern University Engineering Master’s Degrees

During the most recent reporting year, Northeastern University handed out 2,635 master’s degrees in engineering.

Master’s Rankings

Northeastern University is a solid choice among schools offering engineering at the master’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 11 schools by College Factual.

Ranking Rank
Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts 4
Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region 7
Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools 50

Northeastern University Graduate Tuition and Fees

$63,000 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $62,826 $62,826
Fees $174 $174

Find out more about Northeastern University tuition and fees.

Master’s Student Diversity

For the most recent academic year available, 62% of engineering master’s degrees went to men and 38% went to women.

Northeastern University gender breakdown of Engineering Master's degree grads The largest share of engineering master’s degree graduates at Northeastern University are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 87% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a master’s in engineering.

Ethnic diversity of Engineering majors at Northeastern University
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 89
Black or African American 11
Hispanic or Latino 26
White 201
Non-Resident Aliens 2,282
Other Races 26

Northeastern University Engineering Doctoral Degrees

During the most recent reporting year, Northeastern University awarded 111 doctoral degrees in engineering.

Doctoral Rankings

Northeastern University ranks competitively among schools offering engineering at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #2 out of 7 schools by College Factual.

Ranking Rank
Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts 2
Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region 3
Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools 44

Doctoral Student Diversity

For the most recent academic year available, 69% of engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 31% went to women.

Northeastern University gender breakdown of Engineering Doctoral degree grads The largest share of engineering doctoral degree graduates at Northeastern University are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 59% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a doctoral in engineering.

Ethnic diversity of Engineering majors at Northeastern University
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 5
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 4
White 35
Non-Resident Aliens 66
Other Races 1

Undergraduate Study in Engineering at Northeastern University

This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Northeastern University. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.

Undergraduate Level Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s Degrees in Engineering 848

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