by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in computer engineering at Northwestern University. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 4 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Northwestern University among the top schools in the country for computer engineering, ranked #8 out of 230 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Engineering Schools | 8 of 230 |
| Best Computer Engineering Schools in Illinois | 2 of 8 |
| Best Computer Engineering Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 2 of 44 |
The table below lists every degree level available for computer engineering at Northwestern University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 21 |
| Master’s | 51 |
| Doctoral | 7 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northwestern University handed out 51 master’s degrees in computer engineering.
Northwestern University is among the very best schools in the country for computer engineering at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed 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, 84% of computer engineering master’s degrees went to men and 16% went to women.
The majority of computer engineering master’s degree graduates at Northwestern University are Non-Resident Alien. About 69% 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 computer engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 35 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northwestern University awarded 7 doctoral degrees in computer engineering.
Northwestern University is not currently ranked for computer engineering at the doctoral level.
Every one of the 7 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in computer engineering from Northwestern University identified as men.
The largest share of computer engineering doctoral degree graduates at Northwestern University are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 86% 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 computer engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Northwestern University. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Computer Engineering | 21 |