Mechanical Engineering
Northwestern University · Evanston, IL
Northwestern University offers Bachelor's, Doctoral's, and Master's programs in Mechanical Engineering. The Bachelor program, with 72 completers, is the most popular. Graduates earn a median salary of $98,277 four years after completion, near the national median for this field. Graduates typically enter roles like Architectural and Engineering Managers, Aerospace Engineers, and Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary. Aerospace Engineers is projected to grow 6% over the next decade. The median salary for Architectural and Engineering Managers is $165,370.
Bachelor
Median Earnings (4yr)
$98,277
Completers
72
Doctoral
Median Earnings (4yr)
Not reported
Completers
12
Master
Median Earnings (4yr)
Not reported
Completers
43
Related Careers
| Job Title | Median Salary | Job Growth (10yr) | Total Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $165,370 | 4% | 207,800 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $130,720 | 6% | 66,660 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $106,910 | Not reported | 38,370 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $99,510 | 9% | 281,290 |
| Cost Estimators | $74,740 | -4% | 220,970 |
Institution Overview
In-State Tuition
$68,322
Out-of-State Tuition
$68,322
Graduation Rate
95.5%
Total Enrollment
9,201
Same Program at Other Institutions
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology — $131,967
- California State University Maritime Academy — $126,395
- Santa Clara University — $122,111
- Duke University — $120,991
- University of California-Berkeley — $119,371
Rankings Featuring This Program
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Engineering Programs
- Highest Earning Master's Engineering Programs
- Highest Earning Master's Engineering Technology Programs
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Engineering Programs in Illinois
- Highest Earning Master's Engineering Programs in Illinois
- Highest Earning Master's Engineering Technology Programs in Illinois