Civil Engineering at Northwestern University
If you are interested in studying Civil Engineering, consider the program at Northwestern University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Northwestern University is in Evanston, IL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 79 civil engineering degrees were granted at Northwestern University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Northwestern University
Online coursework is an option at Northwestern University. Of 23,856 students, 781 (3%) studied exclusively online and 1,509 (6%) took at least some classes online.
Civil Engineering Rankings at Northwestern University
Rankings can help you compare Northwestern University’s Civil Engineering program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #1 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #3 of 254 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #7 of 7 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #29 of 37 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #195 of 254 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #1 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #3 of 254 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #7 of 7 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #29 of 37 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #195 of 254 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Civil Engineering graduates at Northwestern University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Civil Engineering graduates at Northwestern University are 47% women (37) and 53% men (42).
Civil Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Northwestern University
Among the 21 bachelor’s civil engineering degrees awarded at Northwestern University, 38% were women (8) and 62% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Civil Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Northwestern University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Civil Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Northwestern University, below the national average of 38%.*
Civil Engineering Master’s Program at Northwestern University
Among the 40 master’s civil engineering graduates at Northwestern University, 50% were women (20) and 50% were men (20).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Civil Engineering master’s degree recipients at Northwestern University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 21 |
Minority students account for 25% of Civil Engineering master’s degree recipients at Northwestern University, higher than the national average of 19%.*
Civil Engineering Doctoral Program at Northwestern University
Among the 18 doctoral civil engineering graduates at Northwestern University, 50% were women (9) and 50% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Civil Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Northwestern University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 12 |
Minority students account for 11% of Civil Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Northwestern University, higher than the national average of 10%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Civil Engineering Concentrations at Northwestern University
This Civil Engineering program at Northwestern University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Civil Engineering | 79 |
Best-Paid Careers for Civil Engineering Graduates
Those who complete Civil Engineering program at Northwestern University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Civil Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | $138,303 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $137,336 |
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Transportation Engineers | $120,210 |
| 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 |
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.
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