by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in 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 11 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Northwestern University among the top schools in the country for engineering, coming in at #9 out of 696 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Schools | 9 of 696 |
| Best Engineering Schools in Illinois | 1 of 26 |
| Best Engineering Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 2 of 101 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in engineering at Northwestern University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 347 |
| Master’s | 364 |
| Doctoral | 149 |
This engineering field at Northwestern University includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northwestern University handed out 364 master’s degrees in engineering.
Northwestern University is among the very best schools in the country for engineering at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 1 |
| Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 2 |
| Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools | 15 |
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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Among recent graduates, 61% of engineering master’s degrees went to men and 39% went to women.
The majority of engineering master’s degree graduates at Northwestern University are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 45% 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 engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 59 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 89 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 165 |
| Other Races | 14 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northwestern University awarded 149 doctoral degrees in engineering.
Northwestern University is among the very best schools in the country for engineering at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #1 out of 19 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 |
| Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 1 |
| Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools | 2 |
Among recent graduates, 58% of engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The majority of engineering doctoral degree graduates at Northwestern University are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 48% 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 engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 72 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Undergraduate study is also available at Northwestern University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Engineering | 347 |