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 NIU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in engineering-related fields.
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The bachelor's program at NIU was ranked #57 on College Factual's Best Schools for engineering-related fields list.
In 2022, 19 students received their master’s degree in engineering-related fields from NIU. This makes it the #67 most popular school for engineering-related fields master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at NIU paid an average of $360 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| 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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Online degrees for the NIU engineering-related fields bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the NIU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's engineering-related fields program at NIU make a median salary of $81,686. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $105,490.
Of the 15 engineering-related fields students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from NIU, about 80% were men and 20% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a master's in engineering-related fields.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the engineering-related fields majors at Northern Illinois University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Engineering Technology | 58 |
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