by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how Northern Illinois University compares to other colleges that offer general engineering technology.
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Northern Illinois University is in the top 10% of the country for general engineering technology. Specifically, it ranked #9 out of 42 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Illinois.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northern Illinois University conferred 43 bachelor’s degrees in general engineering technology.
General Engineering Technology students who finish a bachelor’s at Northern Illinois University earn a median of $74,294 a year. This is higher than $63,103, the median for all majors at Northern Illinois University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Northern Illinois University, general engineering technology students accumulate a median of $27,274 in student loans. This is higher than $25,209, the typical median for all majors at Northern Illinois University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,606 | $10,232 |
| Fees | $2,828 | $2,828 |
Learn more about Northern Illinois University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 93% of general engineering technology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 7% went to women.
The largest share of general engineering technology bachelor’s degree graduates at Northern Illinois University are White. Roughly 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a bachelor’s in general engineering technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the general engineering technology majors at Northern Illinois University.
The general engineering technology program at Northern Illinois University offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians | 43 |
Northern Illinois University granted 43 completions in engineering/engineering-related technologies/technicians in the most recent reporting year — 7% to women and 93% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (44%). Some of these were earned through distance education.