by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in chemical 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 9 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Northwestern University as a strong choice for chemical engineering, ranked #7 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools | 7 of 159 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in Illinois | 1 of 5 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 2 of 26 |
Here is each degree level granted in chemical engineering at Northwestern University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 28 |
| Master’s | 20 |
| Doctoral | 17 |
During the most recent reporting year, Northwestern University handed out 20 master’s degrees in chemical engineering.
Northwestern University is among the very best schools in the country for chemical engineering at the master’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown 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, 75% of chemical engineering master’s degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The largest share of chemical engineering master’s degree graduates at Northwestern University were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 40% 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 chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, Northwestern University handed out 17 doctoral degrees in chemical engineering.
Northwestern University is among the very best schools in the country for chemical engineering at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #1 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 41% of chemical engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The largest share of chemical engineering doctoral degree graduates at Northwestern University are White. About 47% 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 chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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 Chemical Engineering | 28 |