by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in electrical engineering at Northwestern University. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 8 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Northwestern University as a strong choice for electrical engineering, ranked #13 out of 311 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools | 13 of 311 |
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools in Illinois | 1 of 7 |
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 2 of 47 |
The following degree levels are granted in electrical engineering at Northwestern University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 21 |
| Master’s | 32 |
| Doctoral | 13 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northwestern University handed out 32 master’s degrees in electrical engineering.
Northwestern University is among the very best schools in the country for electrical engineering at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 22 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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Among recent graduates, 78% of electrical engineering master’s degrees went to men and 22% went to women.
The majority of electrical engineering master’s degree graduates at Northwestern University were 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 electrical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 22 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Northwestern University granted 32 master’s degrees in electrical and electronics engineering in the latest year of data — 22% to women and 78% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (69%).
During the most recent reporting year, Northwestern University handed out 13 doctoral degrees in electrical engineering.
Northwestern University is among the very best schools in the country for electrical engineering at the doctoral level. Its best result was #1 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 92% of electrical engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 8% went to women.
The majority of electrical engineering doctoral 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 doctoral in electrical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Northwestern University awarded 13 doctoral completions in electrical and electronics engineering in the most recent reporting year — 8% to women and 92% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (69%).
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 Electrical Engineering | 21 |