Science Technologies at Northwestern University
If you are interested in studying Science Technologies, consider the program at Northwestern University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Northwestern University is located in Evanston, IL.
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Studying Online at Northwestern University
Many students take online classes at Northwestern University. Among 23,856 students, 781 (3%) studied exclusively online and 1,509 (6%) took at least some classes online.
Science Technologies Rankings at Northwestern University
Rankings can help you compare Northwestern University’s Science Technologies program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #5 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #6 of 83 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #79 of 82 |
Earnings for Science Technologies Graduates from Northwestern University
Students who complete Northwestern University’s Science 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 | $79,568 |
| 2 years | $92,632 |
| 3 years | $111,303 |
| 4 years | $119,303 |
| 5 years | $143,062 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Science Technologies graduates from Northwestern University report median earnings of $119,303, compared with $111,206 for all Northwestern University graduates — about 7% higher than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for Science Technologies Graduates
Graduates of the Science Technologies program at Northwestern University go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Science Technologies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians | $119,992 |
| Nuclear Monitoring Technicians | $115,968 |
| Biological Technicians | $100,160 |
| Remote Sensing Technicians | $99,834 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | $95,957 |
| Nuclear Technicians | $92,140 |
| Hydrologic Technicians | $92,011 |
| Chemical Technicians | $60,181 |
| Quality Control Analysts | $53,423 |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | $41,550 |
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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