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Engineering Technology at Northern Illinois University
If you plan to study Engineering Technology, take a look at what Northern Illinois University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Northern Illinois University is located in Dekalb, IL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 43 engineering technology graduations were recorded at Northern Illinois University.
Studying Online at Northern Illinois University
Distance learning is available at Northern Illinois University. Among 15,414 students, 2,197 (14%) studied exclusively online and 7,937 (51%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Technology Rankings at Northern Illinois University
Rankings can help you compare Northern Illinois University’s Engineering Technology program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #1 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #2 of 15 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #2 of 4 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #8 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #18 of 96 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #51 of 97 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Engineering Technology graduates at Northern Illinois University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Engineering Technology graduates at Northern Illinois University are 7% women (3) and 93% men (40).
Engineering Technology Bachelor’s Program at Northern Illinois University
Among the 43 bachelor’s engineering technology degrees awarded at Northern Illinois University, 7% were women (3) and 93% were men (40).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Engineering Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at Northern Illinois University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 19 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 11 |
| Black / African American | 8 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
Minority students account for 56% of Engineering Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at Northern Illinois University, higher than the national average of 37%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Engineering Technology Graduates
Students who finish Engineering Technology program at Northern Illinois University go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Engineering Technology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians | $134,632 |
| Robotics Technicians | $131,252 |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $86,216 |
| Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians | $77,835 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $61,455 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.