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Chemical Engineering at Trine University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Chemical Engineering, take a look at what Trine University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Trine University is located in Angola, IN.

During the most recent reporting year, 19 chemical engineering degrees were awarded at Trine University.

Online Class Availability at Trine University

Many students take online classes at Trine University. Of 4,646 students, 279 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,158 (25%) took at least some classes online.

Chemical Engineering Rankings at Trine University

Rankings can help you compare Trine University’s Chemical Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Indiana	#2 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Indiana	#4 of 4
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#20 of 26
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#25 of 26
Best Value	Nationwide	#129 of 159
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#156 of 159

Earnings for Chemical Engineering Graduates from Trine University

Students who complete Trine University’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	$65,981
2 years	$69,338
3 years	$73,460
4 years	$83,801
5 years	$89,865

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Chemical Engineering graduates from Trine University report median earnings of $83,801, compared with $61,510 for all Trine University graduates — about 36% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Chemical Engineering graduates from Trine University comes in at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Chemical Engineering graduates at Trine University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Chemical Engineering graduates at Trine University are 42% women (8) and 58% men (11).

Chemical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Trine University

Among the 19 bachelor’s chemical engineering degrees awarded at Trine University, 42% were women (8) and 58% were men (11).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	18
Hispanic / Latino	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 5% of Chemical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Trine University, lower than 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 Trine University

This Chemical Engineering program at Trine University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Chemical Engineering	19

Best-Paid Careers for Chemical Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Chemical Engineering program at Trine University pursue many career paths. Below are 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.