by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how Northwestern University compares to other colleges that offer computer engineering.
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Northwestern University is in the top 10% of the country for computer engineering. In particular, it placed #9 out of 230 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Illinois.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northwestern University conferred 21 bachelor’s degrees in computer engineering.
Computer Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Northwestern University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $119,297 a year. This is higher than $111,206, the median for all majors at Northwestern University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,276 | $67,158 |
| Fees | $1,164 | $1,164 |
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Among recent graduates, 76% of computer engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 24% went to women.
The majority of computer engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Northwestern University were White. Approximately 38% 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 bachelor’s in computer engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 84% of computer engineering master’s degrees went to men and 16% went to women.
The majority of computer engineering master’s degree graduates at Northwestern University are Non-Resident Alien. About 69% 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 computer engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 35 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Every one of the 7 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in computer engineering from Northwestern University identified as men.
The largest share of computer engineering doctoral degree graduates at Northwestern University are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 86% 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 computer engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the computer engineering majors at Northwestern University.