General Engineering at Northeastern University
If you plan to study General Engineering, take a look at what Northeastern University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Northeastern University sits in Boston, MA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 388 general engineering degrees were awarded at Northeastern University.
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Studying Online at Northeastern University
Distance learning is available at Northeastern University. Of 32,553 students, 1,730 (5%) studied exclusively online and 7,507 (23%) took at least some classes online.
General Engineering Rankings at Northeastern University
Use these rankings to compare Northeastern University’s General Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #2 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #4 of 16 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #10 of 11 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #13 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #42 of 285 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #271 of 284 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #2 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #4 of 16 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #10 of 11 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #13 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #42 of 285 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #271 of 284 |
Earnings for General Engineering Graduates from Northeastern University
Those who finish Northeastern University’s General Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $94,408 |
| 4 years | $114,986 |
| 5 years | $133,840 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, General Engineering graduates from Northeastern University earn a median of $114,986, compared with $102,524 for all Northeastern University graduates — about 12% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of General Engineering graduates at Northeastern University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, General Engineering graduates at Northeastern University are 34% women (131) and 66% men (257).
General Engineering Master’s Program at Northeastern University
Among the 385 master’s general engineering graduates at Northeastern University, 34% were women (129) and 66% were men (256).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Engineering master’s degree recipients at Northeastern University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 26 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 344 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 3% of General Engineering master’s degree recipients at Northeastern University, lower than the national average of 17%.*
General Engineering Doctoral Program at Northeastern University
Of the 3 doctoral general engineering degrees awarded at Northeastern University, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Northeastern University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific General Engineering Concentrations at Northeastern University
The General Engineering program at Northeastern University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Engineering | 388 |
Top-Paying Careers for General Engineering Graduates
Students who finish General Engineering program at Northeastern University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for General Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Solar Energy Systems Engineers | $116,775 |
| Mechatronics Engineers | $115,569 |
| Microsystems Engineers | $104,558 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $101,277 |
| Wind Energy Engineers | $98,460 |
| Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers | $89,263 |
| Photonics Engineers | $84,667 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,889 |
| Robotics Engineers | $72,925 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.