Chemical Engineering at Texas A&M University-College Station
If you are interested in studying Chemical Engineering, take a look at what Texas A&M University-College Station. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Texas A&M University-College Station is in College Station, TX.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 261 chemical engineering graduations were recorded at Texas A&M University-College Station.
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Studying Online at Texas A&M University-College Station
Online coursework is an option at Texas A&M University-College Station. Of 78,321 students, 4,350 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 26,832 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Chemical Engineering Rankings at Texas A&M University-College Station
Rankings can help you compare Texas A&M University-College Station’s Chemical Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #2 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #2 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #2 of 159 |
| Best Value | Texas | #10 of 10 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #16 of 17 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #91 of 159 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #2 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #2 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #2 of 159 |
| Best Value | Texas | #10 of 10 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #16 of 17 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #91 of 159 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #2 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #2 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #2 of 159 |
| Best Value | Texas | #10 of 10 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #16 of 17 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #91 of 159 |
Earnings for Chemical Engineering Graduates from Texas A&M University-College Station
Graduates of Texas A&M University-College Station’s Chemical Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $76,110 |
| 2 years | $80,669 |
| 3 years | $95,309 |
| 4 years | $105,292 |
| 5 years | $123,773 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Chemical Engineering graduates from Texas A&M University-College Station take home a median $105,292, compared with $74,589 for all Texas A&M University-College Station graduates — about 41% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Chemical Engineering graduates from Texas A&M University-College Station comes in at $18,135.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Chemical Engineering graduates at Texas A&M University-College Station, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Chemical Engineering graduates at Texas A&M University-College Station are 46% women (119) and 54% men (142).
Chemical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Texas A&M University-College Station
Among the 217 bachelor’s chemical engineering degrees awarded at Texas A&M University-College Station, 48% were women (104) and 52% were men (113).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Chemical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Texas A&M University-College Station.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 98 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 50 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 46 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 12 |
| International (Nonresident) | 6 |
Minority students account for 52% of Chemical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Texas A&M University-College Station, above the national average of 34%.*
Chemical Engineering Master’s Program at Texas A&M University-College Station
Among the 23 master’s chemical engineering degrees awarded at Texas A&M University-College Station, 39% were women (9) and 61% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Chemical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Texas A&M University-College Station.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 11 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 22% of Chemical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Texas A&M University-College Station, below the national average of 22%.*
Chemical Engineering Doctoral Program at Texas A&M University-College Station
Among the 21 doctoral chemical engineering graduates at Texas A&M University-College Station, 29% were women (6) and 71% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Chemical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Texas A&M University-College Station.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 19 |
*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 Texas A&M University-College Station
This Chemical Engineering program at Texas A&M University-College Station breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Chemical Engineering | 261 |
Best-Paid Careers for Chemical Engineering Graduates
Students who finish Chemical Engineering program at Texas A&M University-College Station work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Chemical Engineering majors, 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
- 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.