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General Engineering at Northeastern University

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for General Engineering at Northeastern University
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.

General Engineering earnings compared with all majors at Northeastern University

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).

Northeastern University gender breakdown of General Engineering Master's degree recipients

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
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Engineering majors at Northeastern University

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).

Northeastern University gender breakdown of General Engineering Doctoral degree recipients

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
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Engineering majors at Northeastern University

*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

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