by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. Also, learn how Northwestern ranks among other schools offering degrees in civil eng.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for civil eng majors, Northwestern came in at #4. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northwestern University handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in civil engineering. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 46 students received their master’s degree in civil eng from Northwestern. This makes it the #24 most popular school for civil eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in civil eng in 2022, making the school the #31 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Part-time undergraduates at Northwestern paid an average of $7,690 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,887 | $64,887 |
| Fees | $1,110 | $1,110 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,686 | $1,686 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,334 | $20,334 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,273 | $3,273 |
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Of the 16 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in civil eng from Northwestern in 2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor's in civil eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Northwestern does not offer an online option for its civil eng bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Northwestern Online Learning page.
Of the 33 students who graduated with a Master’s in civil eng from Northwestern in 2022, 58% were men and 42% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master's in civil eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 18 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the civil eng majors at Northwestern University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 125 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 103 |
| Other Engineering | 101 |
| Industrial Engineering | 79 |
| Materials Engineering | 66 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.