by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in engineering at Princeton University. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 5 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Princeton University as a strong choice for engineering, coming in at #57 out of 696 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Schools | 57 of 696 |
| Best Engineering Schools in New Jersey | 1 of 18 |
| Best Engineering Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 13 of 129 |
The following degree levels are granted in engineering at Princeton University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 228 |
| Master’s | 147 |
| Doctoral | 83 |
The engineering field at Princeton University covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 128 |
| Operations Research | 105 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 94 |
| Chemical Engineering | 69 |
| Civil Engineering | 62 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Princeton University conferred 147 master’s degrees in engineering.
Princeton University is among the very best schools in the country for engineering at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in New Jersey | 1 |
| Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 9 |
| Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools | 33 |
For the most recent academic year available, 73% of engineering master’s degrees went to men and 27% went to women.
The majority of engineering master’s degree graduates at Princeton University are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Princeton University with a master’s in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 81 |
| Other Races | 10 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Princeton University awarded 83 doctoral degrees in engineering.
Princeton University is among the very best schools in the country for engineering at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #1 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in New Jersey | 1 |
| Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 10 |
| Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools | 38 |
Among recent graduates, 69% of engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 31% went to women.
The majority of engineering doctoral degree graduates at Princeton University were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Princeton University with a doctoral in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 33 |
| Other Races | 3 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Princeton University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Engineering | 228 |