Engineering Technologies at Northwestern University
If you are interested in studying Engineering Technologies, you may want to check out the program at Northwestern University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Northwestern University is in Evanston, IL.
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Online Class Availability at Northwestern University
Many students take online classes at Northwestern University. Among 23,856 students, 781 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,509 (6%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Technologies Rankings at Northwestern University
Rankings can help you compare Northwestern University’s Engineering Technologies program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #1 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #2 of 128 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #20 of 854 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #29 of 30 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #118 of 129 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #755 of 852 |
Earnings for Engineering Technologies Graduates from Northwestern University
Graduates of Northwestern University’s Engineering Technologies program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $111,200 |
| 2 years | $137,002 |
| 3 years | $159,304 |
| 4 years | $193,869 |
| 5 years | $219,145 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Engineering Technologies graduates from Northwestern University take home a median $193,869, compared with $111,206 for all Northwestern University graduates — about 74% higher than the school-wide median.
Best-Paid Careers for Engineering Technologies Graduates
Those who complete Engineering Technologies program at Northwestern University pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Engineering Technologies majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians | $134,632 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | $128,495 |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $121,642 |
| Computer Programmers | $109,892 |
| Electrical and Electronics Drafters | $109,781 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $108,923 |
| Photonics Technicians | $106,964 |
| Wind Energy Engineers | $98,460 |
| Automotive Engineering Technicians | $89,794 |
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
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