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. We've also included details on how Northwestern ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in EE.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for EE majors, Northwestern came in at #11. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northwestern University handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in electrical engineering. Due to this, the school was ranked #112 in popularity out of all colleges and universities that offer this degree. This is an increase of 50% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 55 students received their master’s degree in EE from Northwestern. This makes it the #46 most popular school for EE master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in EE in 2021, making the school the #96 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the EE majors at Northwestern University.
For the most recent academic year available, 80% of EE bachelor's degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor's in EE.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Of the 55 students who graduated with a Master’s in EE from Northwestern in 2021, 73% were men and 27% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master's in EE.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 47 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 142 |
| Other Engineering | 93 |
| Industrial Engineering | 91 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 89 |
| Materials Engineering | 82 |
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