by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in civil engineering at Northwestern University. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 20 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Northwestern University as a strong choice for civil engineering, placing at #6 out of 254 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Civil Engineering Schools | 6 of 254 |
| Best Civil Engineering Schools in Illinois | 1 of 7 |
| Best Civil Engineering Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 of 37 |
Here is each degree level available for civil engineering at Northwestern University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 21 |
| Master’s | 40 |
| Doctoral | 18 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northwestern University handed out 40 master’s degrees in civil engineering.
Northwestern University is among the very best schools in the country for civil engineering at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 20 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Civil Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 |
| Best Civil Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 1 |
| Best Civil Engineering Master’s Degree Schools | 13 |
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, 50% of civil engineering master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of civil engineering master’s degree graduates at Northwestern University are Non-Resident Alien. About 52% 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 civil engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 21 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northwestern University handed out 18 doctoral degrees in civil engineering.
Northwestern University is among the very best schools in the country for civil engineering at the doctoral level. Its best result was #1 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Civil Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 |
| Best Civil Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 1 |
| Best Civil Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools | 1 |
Among recent graduates, 50% of civil engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of civil engineering doctoral degree graduates at Northwestern University were Non-Resident Alien. About 67% 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 civil engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| 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 Civil Engineering | 21 |