by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how Northwestern University compares to other colleges that offer industrial engineering.
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Northwestern University is the best school in the country for industrial engineering. In particular, it placed #1 out of 102 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northwestern University awarded 65 bachelor’s degrees in industrial engineering.
Industrial Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Northwestern University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $107,105 a year. This is below $111,206, the median for all majors at Northwestern University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Northwestern University, industrial engineering students borrow a median amount of $17,912 in student loans. This is above $16,857, the typical 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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For the most recent academic year available, 68% of industrial engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 32% went to women.
The majority of industrial engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Northwestern University are Asian. About 29% 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 industrial engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 4 |
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of industrial engineering master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of industrial engineering master’s degree graduates at Northwestern University were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 100% 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 industrial engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 50% of industrial engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of industrial engineering doctoral degree graduates at Northwestern University were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 75% 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 industrial engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the industrial engineering majors at Northwestern University.