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Chemical Engineering at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

Chemical Engineering at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

If you are interested in studying Chemical Engineering, take a look at what California State Polytechnic University-Pomona. Get started with the following essential facts.

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is located in Pomona, CA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 66 chemical engineering degrees were awarded at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona.

Online Class Availability at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

Distance learning is available at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona. Of 27,636 students, 742 (3%) studied exclusively online and 14,977 (54%) took at least some classes online.

Chemical Engineering Rankings at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

Rankings can help you compare California State Polytechnic University-Pomona’s Chemical Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value California #2 of 13
Best Value Far Western (Region) #2 of 17
Best Schools (Quality) California #10 of 13
Best Value Nationwide #10 of 159
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #11 of 17
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #61 of 159

Earnings for Chemical Engineering Graduates from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

Those who finish California State Polytechnic University-Pomona’s Chemical Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Chemical Engineering at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $64,215
2 years $68,305
3 years $76,397
4 years $88,952
5 years $103,640

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Chemical Engineering graduates from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona report median earnings of $88,952, compared with $71,805 for all California State Polytechnic University-Pomona graduates — about 24% higher than the school-wide median.

Chemical Engineering earnings compared with all majors at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Chemical Engineering graduates from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is $21,812.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Chemical Engineering graduates at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Chemical Engineering graduates at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona are 36% women (24) and 64% men (42).

Chemical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

Among the 66 bachelor’s chemical engineering degrees awarded at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, 36% were women (24) and 64% were men (42).

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona gender breakdown of Chemical Engineering Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Chemical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 9
Hispanic / Latino 31
Black / African American 2
Asian 18
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 4
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Chemical Engineering majors at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 79% of Chemical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, above the national average of 34%.*

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

More Specific Chemical Engineering Concentrations at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

The Chemical Engineering program at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Chemical Engineering 66

Best-Paid Careers for Chemical Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Chemical Engineering program at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Chemical Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Engineers, All Other $136,628
Chemical Engineers $130,903
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers $121,651
Solar Energy Systems Engineers $116,775
Mechatronics Engineers $115,569
Microsystems Engineers $104,558
Architectural and Engineering Managers $101,277
Wind Energy Engineers $98,460
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers $89,263
Photonics Engineers $84,667

References

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