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Chemical Engineering at Stanford University

Chemical Engineering at Stanford University

If you plan to study Chemical Engineering, you may want to check out the program at Stanford University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Stanford University sits in Stanford, CA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 62 chemical engineering degrees were granted at Stanford University.

Online Class Availability at Stanford University

Many students take online classes at Stanford University. Of 18,625 students, 350 (2%) studied exclusively online and 854 (5%) took at least some classes online.

Chemical Engineering Rankings at Stanford University

Rankings can help you compare Stanford University’s Chemical Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value California #4 of 13
Best Value Far Western (Region) #4 of 17
Best Schools (Quality) California #5 of 13
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #5 of 17
Best Value Nationwide #7 of 159
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #28 of 159

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value California #4 of 13
Best Value Far Western (Region) #4 of 17
Best Schools (Quality) California #5 of 13
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #5 of 17
Best Value Nationwide #7 of 159
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #28 of 159

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value California #4 of 13
Best Value Far Western (Region) #4 of 17
Best Schools (Quality) California #5 of 13
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #5 of 17
Best Value Nationwide #7 of 159
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #28 of 159

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Chemical Engineering graduates at Stanford University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Chemical Engineering graduates at Stanford University are 56% women (35) and 44% men (27).

Chemical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Stanford University

Of the 11 bachelor’s chemical engineering graduates at Stanford University, 55% were women (6) and 45% were men (5).

Stanford University 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 Stanford University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
Hispanic / Latino 7
Asian 3
Two or More Races 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Chemical Engineering majors at Stanford University

Minority students account for 100% of Chemical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Stanford University, higher than the national average of 34%.*

Chemical Engineering Master’s Program at Stanford University

Among the 33 master’s chemical engineering degrees awarded at Stanford University, 61% were women (20) and 39% were men (13).

Stanford University gender breakdown of Chemical Engineering Master's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 10
Hispanic / Latino 6
Black / African American 1
Asian 9
Two or More Races 2
International (Nonresident) 4
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Chemical Engineering majors at Stanford University

Minority students account for 55% of Chemical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Stanford University, above the national average of 22%.*

Chemical Engineering Doctoral Program at Stanford University

Among the 18 doctoral chemical engineering degrees awarded at Stanford University, 50% were women (9) and 50% were men (9).

Stanford University gender breakdown of Chemical Engineering Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Chemical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Stanford University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 3
Hispanic / Latino 3
Asian 3
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 7
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Chemical Engineering majors at Stanford University

Minority students account for 39% of Chemical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Stanford University, higher than the national average of 16%.*

*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 Stanford University

The Chemical Engineering program at Stanford University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Chemical Engineering 62

Top-Paying Careers for Chemical Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Chemical Engineering program at Stanford University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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

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