by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how Northern Illinois University stacks up against peers offering electrical engineering.
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Northern Illinois University holds a strong position among schools offering electrical engineering. In particular, it placed #181 out of 291 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in Illinois.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northern Illinois University handed out 41 bachelor’s degrees in electrical engineering.
Electrical Engineering students who finish a bachelor’s at Northern Illinois University report a median salary of $79,921 a year. This is above $63,103, the median for all majors at Northern Illinois University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Northern Illinois University, electrical engineering students accumulate a median of $25,000 in student loans. This is below $25,209, the typical median for all majors at Northern Illinois University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,606 | $10,232 |
| Fees | $2,828 | $2,828 |
Find out more about Northern Illinois University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 95% of electrical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 5% went to women.
The largest share of electrical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Northern Illinois University were White. Approximately 49% 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 electrical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent graduating class, 79% of electrical engineering master’s degrees went to men and 21% went to women.
The largest share of electrical engineering master’s degree graduates at Northern Illinois University were White. Roughly 49% 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 master’s in electrical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the electrical engineering majors at Northern Illinois University.
The electrical engineering program at Northern Illinois University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 84 |
Northern Illinois University awarded 84 degrees in electrical and electronics engineering recently — 13% to women and 87% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (49%).