by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how Northwestern University ranks among other schools offering degrees in electrical engineering.
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Northwestern University is in the top 5% of the country for electrical engineering. In particular, it placed #10 out of 310 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northwestern University handed out 21 bachelor’s degrees in electrical engineering.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,276 | $67,158 |
| Fees | $1,164 | $1,164 |
Read more about Northwestern University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 76% of electrical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 24% went to women.
The largest share of electrical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Northwestern University were White. Approximately 43% 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 electrical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Among recent graduates, 78% of electrical engineering master’s degrees went to men and 22% went to women.
The majority of electrical engineering master’s degree graduates at Northwestern University were 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 electrical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 22 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent graduating class, 92% of electrical engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 8% went to women.
The majority of electrical engineering doctoral 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 doctoral in electrical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the electrical engineering majors at Northwestern University.
The electrical engineering program at Northwestern University offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 66 |
Northwestern University granted 66 degrees in electrical and electronics engineering recently — 20% to women and 80% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (50%).