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Mechanical Engineering Technology at Northwestern University

If you are interested in studying Mechanical Engineering Technology, consider the program at Northwestern University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Northwestern University is located in Evanston, IL.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 20 mechanical engineering technology graduations were recorded at Northwestern University.

Online Class Availability at Northwestern University

Many students take online classes at Northwestern University. Of 23,856 students, 781 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,509 (6%) took at least some classes online.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Mechanical Engineering Technology graduates at Northwestern University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Mechanical Engineering Technology graduates at Northwestern University are 70% women (14) and 30% men (6).

Mechanical Engineering Technology Master’s Program at Northwestern University

Among the 20 master’s mechanical engineering technology degrees awarded at Northwestern University, 70% were women (14) and 30% were men (6).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mechanical Engineering Technology master’s degree recipients at Northwestern University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	8

Minority students account for 20% of Mechanical Engineering Technology master’s degree recipients at Northwestern University, above the national average of 20%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

Highest-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Technology Graduates

Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering Technology program at Northwestern University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Mechanical 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
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$108,923
Automotive Engineering Technicians	$89,794
Mechanical Drafters	$78,252

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.