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. Also, learn how Northwestern ranks among other schools offering degrees in ce.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for ce majors, Northwestern came in at #5. 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 15 bachelor's degrees in computer engineering. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 43 students received their master’s degree in ce from Northwestern. This makes it the #27 most popular school for ce master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in ce in 2022, making the school the #18 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. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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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All of the 15 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in ce from Northwestern in 2022 were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Northwestern are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 53% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor's in ce.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Northwestern does not offer an online option for its ce 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 23 ce students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Northwestern, about 83% were men and 17% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master's in ce.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ce majors at Northwestern University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 125 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 103 |
| Other Engineering | 101 |
| Industrial Engineering | 79 |
| Materials Engineering | 66 |
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