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, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how NIU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in engineering tech.
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The bachelor's program at NIU was ranked #11 on College Factual's Best Schools for engineering tech list. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Engineering Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 4 |
| Best General Engineering Technology Schools | 11 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Illinois University handed out 58 bachelor's degrees in general engineering technology. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 82 degrees were handed out.
Engineering Tech majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NIU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $62,117 a year. This is higher than $60,529, which is the national median for all engineering tech bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NIU, engineering tech students borrow a median amount of $29,241 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $19,523 for all engineering tech majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the engineering tech program at NIU is $242 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at NIU was $360 per credit hour 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 | $9,792 | $9,792 |
| Fees | $2,714 | $2,714 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,800 | $12,800 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,836 | $2,836 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 58 engineering tech majors earned their bachelor's degree from NIU. Of these graduates, 93% were men and 7% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at NIU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a bachelor's in engineering tech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
NIU does not offer an online option for its engineering tech bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the NIU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the engineering tech majors at Northern Illinois University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering-Related Fields | 15 |
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