by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in engineering at Northern Illinois University. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #10 out of 11 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Northern Illinois University as a strong choice for engineering, placing at #390 out of 696 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Schools | 390 of 696 |
| Best Engineering Schools in Illinois | 20 of 26 |
| Best Engineering Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 61 of 101 |
The following degree levels are available for engineering at Northern Illinois University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 195 |
| Master’s | 108 |
The engineering area of study at Northern Illinois University covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 137 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 84 |
| Industrial Engineering | 66 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 16 |
During the most recent reporting year, Northern Illinois University awarded 108 master’s degrees in engineering.
Northern Illinois University ranks competitively among schools offering engineering at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #10 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 10 |
| Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 34 |
| Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools | 202 |
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $23,266 | $23,266 |
| Fees | $400 | $400 |
Read more about Northern Illinois University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 86% of engineering master’s degrees went to men and 14% went to women.
The largest share of engineering master’s degree graduates at Northern Illinois University were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 54% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a master’s in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 58 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Northern Illinois University. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Engineering | 195 |