by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in industrial 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 4 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Northwestern University among the top schools in the country for industrial engineering, ranked #1 out of 102 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Industrial Engineering Schools | 1 of 102 |
| Best Industrial Engineering Schools in Illinois | 1 of 6 |
| Best Industrial Engineering Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 of 23 |
The table below lists every degree level available for industrial engineering at Northwestern University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 65 |
| Master’s | 3 |
| Doctoral | 12 |
During the most recent reporting year, Northwestern University handed out 3 master’s degrees in industrial engineering.
Northwestern University has not been ranked for industrial engineering at the master’s level.
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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For the most recent academic year available, 33% of industrial engineering master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of industrial engineering master’s degree graduates at Northwestern University were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 100% 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 industrial engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the most recent reporting year, Northwestern University conferred 12 doctoral degrees in industrial engineering.
Northwestern University is among the very best schools in the country for industrial engineering at the doctoral level. Its best result was #1 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Industrial Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 |
| Best Industrial Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools | 1 |
Among recent graduates, 50% of industrial engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of industrial engineering doctoral degree graduates at Northwestern University were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 75% 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 industrial engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Northwestern University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Industrial Engineering | 65 |