Northwestern University Graduate Programs
Northwestern University is a Private, 4-years school located in Evanston, IL. Northwestern University graduate schools offer through Master's, Doctorate, Post-graduate Certificate programs.
The 2023 tuition & fees at Northwestern University is when a student take courses regularly (18 to 21 credit hours per semester). The graduate tuition per credit hour is $7,372 for part-time students. Total 14,168 students have enrolled in graduate programs and, among enrolled students1,123 students enrolled online exclusively.
Graduate Program Key Facts
| Tuition & Fees | $53,871 |
|---|---|
| Graduate Population | 14,168 |
| Online Graduate Population | 1,123 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6 to 1 |
| Offered Graduate Degrees | Master's, Doctorate, Post-graduate Certificate |
Northwestern University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1913 - Current [Estimated Date]).
Graduate Programs, Number of Completers
Northwestern University offers Master's, Doctorate, Post-graduate Certificate degrees through 288 gradaute programs. Last year, total 6,131 students have earned their degrees/certificate through graduate programs at Northwestern University. Next tables summarize the offered graduate major programs and its sub-programs at Northwestern University.
Master's
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources and Conservation [+] | 1 | 0 |
| Environmental Studies | 1 | 0 |
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] | 3 | 1 |
| African Studies | 1 | 0 |
| African-American/Black Studies | 1 | 1 |
| Women's Studies | 1 | 0 |
| Communication and Journalism [+] | 7 | 474 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 1 | 0 |
| Communication and Media Studies (other) | 1 | 0 |
| Journalism | 1 | 0 |
| Radio and Television | 1 | 0 |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | 1 | 431 |
| Health Communication | 1 | 43 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs (other) | 1 | 0 |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | 3 | 160 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 1 | 14 |
| Information Science/Studies | 1 | 50 |
| Computer Science | 1 | 96 |
| Education [+] | 6 | 91 |
| Education | 1 | 5 |
| Higher Education/Higher Education Administration | 1 | 26 |
| Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education | 1 | 52 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities | 1 | 0 |
| Music Teacher Education | 1 | 7 |
| Education (other) | 1 | 1 |
| Engineering [+] | 13 | 301 |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 1 | 40 |
| Chemical Engineering | 1 | 9 |
| Civil Engineering | 1 | 33 |
| Computer Engineering | 1 | 23 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 1 | 20 |
| Engineering Mechanics | 1 | 2 |
| Engineering Physics/Applied Physics | 1 | 1 |
| Materials Engineering | 1 | 21 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 1 | 35 |
| Industrial Engineering | 1 | 15 |
| Manufacturing Engineering | 1 | 0 |
| Operations Research | 1 | 1 |
| Engineering (other) | 1 | 101 |
| Engineering Technology [+] | 5 | 126 |
| Robotics Technology/Technician | 1 | 17 |
| Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician | 1 | 18 |
| Engineering/Industrial Management | 1 | 36 |
| Engineering Design | 1 | 0 |
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields (other) | 1 | 55 |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] | 7 | 5 |
| Linguistics | 1 | 3 |
| Comparative Literature | 1 | 1 |
| Slavic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | 1 |
| German Language and Literature | 1 | 0 |
| French Language and Literature | 1 | 0 |
| Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | 0 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | 0 |
| Work and Family Studies [+] | 1 | 1 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (other) | 1 | 1 |
| Legal Studies [+] | 4 | 445 |
| Programs for Foreign Lawyers | 1 | 281 |
| Tax Law/Taxation | 1 | 54 |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies (other) | 1 | 0 |
| Legal Professions and Studies (other) | 1 | 110 |
| English Language and Literature [+] | 3 | 21 |
| English Language and Literature | 1 | 9 |
| Writing | 1 | 2 |
| Creative Writing | 1 | 10 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] | 1 | 3 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 1 | 3 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] | 10 | 82 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 1 | 1 |
| Botany/Plant Biology (other) | 1 | 9 |
| Developmental Biology and Embryology | 1 | 0 |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences (other) | 1 | 0 |
| Biostatistics | 1 | 15 |
| Bioinformatics | 1 | 0 |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology (other) | 1 | 4 |
| Biotechnology | 1 | 40 |
| Neuroscience | 1 | 0 |
| Neurobiology and Anatomy | 1 | 13 |
| Mathematics and Statistics [+] | 3 | 31 |
| Mathematics | 1 | 3 |
| Applied Mathematics | 1 | 10 |
| Statistics | 1 | 18 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | 4 | 46 |
| Systems Science and Theory | 1 | 3 |
| Cognitive Science | 1 | 0 |
| Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis | 1 | 0 |
| Sustainability Studies | 1 | 43 |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] | 1 | 53 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 1 | 53 |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] | 2 | 2 |
| Philosophy | 1 | 0 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 1 | 2 |
| Theology and Religious Vocations [+] | 1 | 0 |
| Religious/Sacred Music | 1 | 0 |
| Physical Sciences [+] | 5 | 11 |
| Astronomy | 1 | 1 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics (other) | 1 | 0 |
| Chemistry | 1 | 7 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 1 | 0 |
| Physics | 1 | 3 |
| Science Technologies/Technicians [+] | 1 | 11 |
| Science Technologies/Technicians (other) | 1 | 11 |
| Psychology [+] | 4 | 355 |
| Psychology | 1 | 8 |
| Clinical Psychology | 1 | 14 |
| Counseling Psychology | 1 | 294 |
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 1 | 39 |
| Human Services [+] | 3 | 87 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 1 | 0 |
| Public Administration | 1 | 87 |
| Public Policy Analysis | 1 | 0 |
| Social Sciences [+] | 6 | 79 |
| Anthropology | 1 | 8 |
| Economics | 1 | 0 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 1 | 55 |
| Political Science and Government | 1 | 5 |
| Sociology | 1 | 11 |
| Social Sciences (other) | 1 | 0 |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | 20 | 192 |
| Design and Visual Communications | 1 | 4 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 1 | 7 |
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | 1 | 11 |
| Acting | 1 | 2 |
| Directing and Theatrical Production | 1 | 1 |
| Film/Cinema/Video Studies | 1 | 2 |
| Documentary Production | 1 | 8 |
| Art/Art Studies | 1 | 5 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 | 3 |
| Music | 1 | 1 |
| Music Performance | 1 | 19 |
| Music Theory and Composition | 1 | 1 |
| Musicology and Ethnomusicology | 1 | 1 |
| Conducting | 1 | 3 |
| Keyboard Instruments | 1 | 4 |
| Voice and Opera | 1 | 17 |
| Jazz/Jazz Studies | 1 | 0 |
| Stringed Instruments | 1 | 16 |
| Music (other) | 1 | 0 |
| Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management | 1 | 87 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | 17 | 365 |
| Health and Wellness | 1 | 38 |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders | 1 | 0 |
| Audiology/Audiologist | 1 | 0 |
| Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 1 | 72 |
| Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 1 | 1 |
| Dental Clinical Sciences | 1 | 0 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | 1 | 0 |
| Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator | 1 | 2 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services (other) | 1 | 13 |
| Physician Assistant | 1 | 35 |
| Medical Scientist | 1 | 27 |
| Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling | 1 | 30 |
| Genetic Counseling/Counselor | 1 | 18 |
| Public Health | 1 | 53 |
| Orthotist/Prosthetist | 1 | 48 |
| Medical Informatics | 1 | 19 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 1 | 9 |
| Business [+] | 21 | 1,892 |
| Business/Commerce | 1 | 0 |
| Business Administration and Management | 1 | 347 |
| Operations Management and Supervision | 1 | 0 |
| Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management | 1 | 0 |
| E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce | 1 | 0 |
| Transportation/Mobility Management | 1 | 0 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (other) | 1 | 0 |
| Accounting and Related Services (other) | 1 | 0 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 1 | 0 |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | 1 | 0 |
| Finance | 1 | 0 |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration | 1 | 0 |
| Labor and Industrial Relations | 1 | 0 |
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 1 | 0 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 1 | 0 |
| Management Information Systems | 1 | 0 |
| Management Science | 1 | 1,495 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods (other) | 1 | 41 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 1 | 9 |
| Real Estate | 1 | 0 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (other) | 1 | 0 |
| History [+] | 1 | 14 |
| History | 1 | 14 |
| Total | 153 | 4,848 |
Doctorate (Research)
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] | 1 | 2 |
| African-American/Black Studies | 1 | 2 |
| Communication and Journalism [+] | 3 | 9 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 1 | 3 |
| Radio and Television | 1 | 0 |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | 1 | 6 |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | 2 | 10 |
| Computer and Information Sciences (other) | 1 | 1 |
| Computer Science | 1 | 9 |
| Education [+] | 4 | 12 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration | 1 | 0 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities | 1 | 0 |
| Music Teacher Education | 1 | 0 |
| Education (other) | 1 | 12 |
| Engineering [+] | 11 | 129 |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 1 | 20 |
| Chemical Engineering | 1 | 17 |
| Civil Engineering | 1 | 11 |
| Computer Engineering | 1 | 5 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 1 | 7 |
| Engineering Mechanics | 1 | 4 |
| Engineering Physics/Applied Physics | 1 | 8 |
| Materials Engineering | 1 | 26 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 1 | 18 |
| Industrial Engineering | 1 | 9 |
| Operations Research | 1 | 4 |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] | 7 | 10 |
| Linguistics | 1 | 1 |
| Comparative Literature | 1 | 2 |
| Slavic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | 2 |
| German Language and Literature | 1 | 0 |
| French Language and Literature | 1 | 1 |
| Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | 4 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | 0 |
| Work and Family Studies [+] | 1 | 6 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (other) | 1 | 6 |
| Legal Studies [+] | 1 | 1 |
| Advanced Legal Research/Studies | 1 | 1 |
| English Language and Literature [+] | 1 | 8 |
| English Language and Literature | 1 | 8 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] | 6 | 78 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 1 | 17 |
| Biomedical Sciences | 1 | 1 |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 1 | 0 |
| Botany/Plant Biology (other) | 1 | 2 |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences (other) | 1 | 41 |
| Neuroscience | 1 | 17 |
| Mathematics and Statistics [+] | 3 | 22 |
| Mathematics | 1 | 10 |
| Applied Mathematics | 1 | 6 |
| Statistics | 1 | 6 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | 3 | 13 |
| Systems Science and Theory | 1 | 6 |
| Behavioral Sciences | 1 | 7 |
| Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies | 1 | 0 |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] | 2 | 8 |
| Philosophy | 1 | 6 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 1 | 2 |
| Theology and Religious Vocations [+] | 1 | 0 |
| Religious/Sacred Music | 1 | 0 |
| Physical Sciences [+] | 5 | 73 |
| Astronomy | 1 | 1 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics (other) | 1 | 6 |
| Chemistry | 1 | 56 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 1 | 6 |
| Physics | 1 | 4 |
| Psychology [+] | 3 | 12 |
| Psychology | 1 | 12 |
| Clinical Psychology | 1 | 0 |
| Counseling Psychology | 1 | 0 |
| Social Sciences [+] | 6 | 56 |
| Anthropology | 1 | 3 |
| Anthropology (other) | 1 | 0 |
| Economics | 1 | 0 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 1 | 31 |
| Political Science and Government | 1 | 10 |
| Sociology | 1 | 12 |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | 11 | 35 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 1 | 7 |
| Film/Cinema/Video Studies | 1 | 4 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 | 2 |
| Music | 1 | 6 |
| Music Performance | 1 | 1 |
| Music Theory and Composition | 1 | 1 |
| Musicology and Ethnomusicology | 1 | 0 |
| Conducting | 1 | 4 |
| Keyboard Instruments | 1 | 6 |
| Voice and Opera | 1 | 1 |
| Stringed Instruments | 1 | 3 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | 5 | 36 |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders | 1 | 8 |
| Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 1 | 28 |
| Dental Clinical Sciences | 1 | 0 |
| Medical Scientist | 1 | 0 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (other) | 1 | 0 |
| Business [+] | 5 | 6 |
| Accounting and Related Services (other) | 1 | 0 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 1 | 0 |
| Finance | 1 | 0 |
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 1 | 4 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 1 | 2 |
| History [+] | 1 | 9 |
| History | 1 | 9 |
| Total | 82 | 535 |
Doctorate (Practice)
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Studies [+] | 1 | 290 |
| Law | 1 | 290 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | 4 | 263 |
| Audiology/Audiologist | 1 | 0 |
| Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 1 | 16 |
| Medicine | 1 | 154 |
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | 1 | 93 |
| Total | 5 | 553 |
Post-Bachelor's
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] | 5 | 6 |
| African Studies | 1 | 0 |
| Asian Studies/Civilization | 1 | 0 |
| Latin American and Caribbean Studies | 1 | 0 |
| African-American/Black Studies | 1 | 0 |
| Women's Studies | 1 | 6 |
| Communication and Journalism [+] | 1 | 0 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 1 | 0 |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | 1 | 0 |
| Information Science/Studies | 1 | 0 |
| Education [+] | 2 | 5 |
| Education | 1 | 1 |
| Higher Education/Higher Education Administration | 1 | 4 |
| Engineering Technology [+] | 1 | 1 |
| Engineering Design | 1 | 1 |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] | 1 | 0 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | 0 |
| English Language and Literature [+] | 1 | 0 |
| Creative Writing | 1 | 0 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] | 1 | 78 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 1 | 78 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] | 1 | 3 |
| Biotechnology | 1 | 3 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | 6 | 17 |
| Systems Science and Theory | 1 | 8 |
| Medieval and Renaissance Studies | 1 | 0 |
| Behavioral Sciences | 1 | 1 |
| International/Global Studies | 1 | 0 |
| Cognitive Science | 1 | 6 |
| Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis | 1 | 2 |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] | 1 | 1 |
| Religion/Religious Studies (other) | 1 | 1 |
| Human Services [+] | 1 | 17 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 1 | 17 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | 3 | 1 |
| Clinical Research Coordinator | 1 | 0 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services (other) | 1 | 1 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 1 | 0 |
| Business [+] | 1 | 24 |
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 1 | 24 |
| Total | 26 | 153 |
Post-Master's
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Communication and Journalism [+] | 2 | 5 |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | 1 | 4 |
| Sports Communication | 1 | 1 |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | 1 | 1 |
| Information Science/Studies | 1 | 1 |
| Education [+] | 1 | 0 |
| Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education | 1 | 0 |
| Legal Studies [+] | 1 | 17 |
| Tax Law/Taxation | 1 | 17 |
| English Language and Literature [+] | 1 | 0 |
| English Language and Literature | 1 | 0 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] | 1 | 0 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 1 | 0 |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] | 1 | 1 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 1 | 1 |
| Science Technologies/Technicians [+] | 1 | 1 |
| Science Technologies/Technicians (other) | 1 | 1 |
| Human Services [+] | 2 | 3 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 1 | 0 |
| Public Administration | 1 | 3 |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | 4 | 0 |
| Music Performance | 1 | 0 |
| Keyboard Instruments | 1 | 0 |
| Voice and Opera | 1 | 0 |
| Stringed Instruments | 1 | 0 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | 4 | 4 |
| Health and Wellness | 1 | 2 |
| Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator | 1 | 0 |
| Orthotist/Prosthetist | 1 | 0 |
| Medical Informatics | 1 | 2 |
| Business [+] | 3 | 10 |
| Business Administration and Management | 1 | 0 |
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 1 | 0 |
| Management Science | 1 | 10 |
| Total | 22 | 42 |
Tuition & Fees
For academic year 2022-2023, the graduate tuition & fees of Northwestern University are $53,871 in average. The tuition per credit hour for graduate programs is $7,372 for part-time students and/or overloaded credit.
| Tuition & fees | Cost Per Credit Hour | |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $54,620 | $6,418 |
| 2020 | $56,567 | $6,649 |
| 2021 | $56,567 | $6,649 |
| 2022 | $56,567 | $7,123 |
| 2023 | $53,024 | $7,372 |
| 2024 | $53,871 | $7,490 |
Graduate Student Population
At Northwestern University graduate schools, there are total 14,168 graduate students. Among them, 1,123 students have enrolled graduate programs online exclusively. By gender, there are 6,585 men and 7,583 women students at Northwestern University graduate schools. Next table summarizes the graduate student population at Northwestern University.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 14,168 | 6,585 | 7,583 |
| American Indian/Native American | 12 | 7 | 5 |
| Asian | 1,838 | 852 | 986 |
| Black/African American | 700 | 273 | 427 |
| Hispanic | 1,069 | 452 | 617 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| White | 5,217 | 2,428 | 2,789 |
| Two More | 430 | 177 | 253 |
| Un-Known | 1,013 | 312 | 701 |