by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in materials engineering at Northwestern University. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 2 schools (Master’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 #4 out of 60 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Materials Engineering Schools | 4 of 60 |
| Best Materials Engineering Schools in Illinois | 1 of 2 |
| Best Materials Engineering Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 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 |
During the most recent reporting year, Northwestern University handed out 31 master’s degrees in materials engineering.
Northwestern University is among the very best schools in the country for materials engineering at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $76,704 | $76,704 |
| Fees | $828 | $828 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 52% of materials engineering master’s degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The majority of materials engineering master’s degree graduates at Northwestern University are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 52% 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 master’s in materials engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northwestern University conferred 36 doctoral degrees in materials engineering.
Northwestern University is among the very best schools in the country for materials engineering at the doctoral level. Its best result was #1 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 47% of materials engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The largest share of materials engineering doctoral degree graduates at Northwestern University were White. Roughly 42% 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 doctoral in materials engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 3 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Northwestern University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Materials Engineering | 19 |