by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how Northeastern ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in engineering.
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Northeastern is in the top 10% of the country for engineering. More specifically it was ranked #13 out of 126 schools by College Factual.
In 2022, 318 students received their master’s degree in engineering from Northeastern. This makes it the #2 most popular school for engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
Part-time undergraduates at Northeastern paid an average of $1,938 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $62,000 | $62,000 |
| Fees | $1,141 | $1,141 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,790 | $18,790 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,800 | $1,800 |
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Online degrees for the Northeastern engineering bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Northeastern Online Learning page.
Engineering majors graduating with a master's degree from Northeastern make a median salary of $89,698 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $102,396.
Of the 197 engineering students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Northeastern, about 74% were men and 26% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a master's in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 160 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the engineering majors at Northeastern University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | 717 |
| Other Engineering | 469 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 412 |
| Electrical Engineering | 274 |
| Industrial Engineering | 181 |
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