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Electrical Engineering at Northwestern University

Electrical Engineering at Northwestern University

If you plan to study Electrical Engineering, take a look at what Northwestern University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Northwestern University is located in Evanston, IL.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 66 electrical engineering degrees were awarded at Northwestern University.

Online Class Availability at Northwestern University

Online coursework is an option 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.

Electrical Engineering Rankings at Northwestern University

These rankings give you a sense of how Northwestern University’s Electrical Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #1 of 7
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #2 of 46
Best Value Illinois #7 of 7
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #10 of 310
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #36 of 46
Best Value Nationwide #243 of 309

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #1 of 7
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #2 of 46
Best Value Illinois #7 of 7
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #10 of 310
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #36 of 46
Best Value Nationwide #243 of 309

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Electrical Engineering graduates at Northwestern University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Electrical Engineering graduates at Northwestern University are 20% women (13) and 80% men (53).

Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Northwestern University

Among the 21 bachelor’s electrical engineering degrees awarded at Northwestern University, 24% were women (5) and 76% were men (16).

Northwestern University gender breakdown of Electrical Engineering Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Northwestern University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 9
Hispanic / Latino 3
Black / African American 1
Asian 3
Two or More Races 3
International (Nonresident) 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Electrical Engineering majors at Northwestern University

Minority students account for 48% of Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Northwestern University, above the national average of 42%.*

Electrical Engineering Master’s Program at Northwestern University

Among the 32 master’s electrical engineering graduates at Northwestern University, 22% were women (7) and 78% were men (25).

Northwestern University gender breakdown of Electrical Engineering Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Electrical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Northwestern University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 4
Hispanic / Latino 1
Asian 4
International (Nonresident) 22
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Electrical Engineering majors at Northwestern University

Minority students account for 16% of Electrical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Northwestern University, below the national average of 20%.*

Electrical Engineering Doctoral Program at Northwestern University

Among the 13 doctoral electrical engineering degrees awarded at Northwestern University, 8% were women (1) and 92% were men (12).

Northwestern University gender breakdown of Electrical Engineering Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Electrical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Northwestern University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
Two or More Races 2
International (Nonresident) 9
Racial-ethnic diversity of Electrical Engineering majors at Northwestern University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 15% of Electrical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Northwestern University, above the national average of 11%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Electrical Engineering Concentrations at Northwestern University

This Electrical Engineering program at Northwestern University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Electrical Engineering 66

Highest-Paying Careers for Electrical Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Electrical Engineering program at Northwestern University work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Electrical Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Engineers, All Other $136,628
Electrical Engineers $127,814
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $122,969
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

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