by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how Northwestern ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in ee.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for ee majors, Northwestern came in at #9. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northwestern University handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in electrical engineering. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 55 students received their master’s degree in ee from Northwestern. This makes it the #46 most popular school for ee master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in ee in 2022, making the school the #96 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Northwestern was $7,690 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,887 | $64,887 |
| Fees | $1,110 | $1,110 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,686 | $1,686 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,334 | $20,334 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,273 | $3,273 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 11 ee majors earned their bachelor's degree from Northwestern. Of these graduates, 82% were men and 18% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor's in ee.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Northwestern does not offer an online option for its ee bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Northwestern Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 20 ee majors earned their master's degree from Northwestern. Of these graduates, 70% were men and 30% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master's in ee.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ee majors at Northwestern University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 125 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 103 |
| Other Engineering | 101 |
| Industrial Engineering | 79 |
| Materials Engineering | 66 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.