Chemical Engineering at University of California-Los Angeles
What traits are you looking for in a school for Chemical Engineering, consider the program at University of California-Los Angeles. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of California-Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 99 chemical engineering graduations were recorded at University of California-Los Angeles.
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Online Class Availability at University of California-Los Angeles
Online coursework is an option at University of California-Los Angeles. Of 47,335 students, 785 (2%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,535 (12%) took at least some classes online.
Chemical Engineering Rankings at University of California-Los Angeles
Rankings can help you compare University of California-Los Angeles’s Chemical Engineering program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #2 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #2 of 17 |
| Best Value | California | #9 of 13 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #10 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #12 of 159 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #20 of 159 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #2 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #2 of 17 |
| Best Value | California | #9 of 13 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #10 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #12 of 159 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #20 of 159 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #2 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #2 of 17 |
| Best Value | California | #9 of 13 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #10 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #12 of 159 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #20 of 159 |
Earnings for Chemical Engineering Graduates from University of California-Los Angeles
Those who finish University of California-Los Angeles’s Chemical Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $56,206 |
| 2 years | $63,005 |
| 3 years | $79,621 |
| 4 years | $92,741 |
| 5 years | $105,166 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Chemical Engineering graduates from University of California-Los Angeles earn a median of $92,741, compared with $79,139 for all University of California-Los Angeles graduates — about 17% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Chemical Engineering graduates from University of California-Los Angeles comes in at $18,205.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Chemical Engineering graduates at University of California-Los Angeles, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Chemical Engineering graduates at University of California-Los Angeles are 39% women (39) and 61% men (60).
Chemical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of California-Los Angeles
Among the 67 bachelor’s chemical engineering degrees awarded at University of California-Los Angeles, 45% were women (30) and 55% were men (37).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Chemical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-Los Angeles.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 28 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 11 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 60% of Chemical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-Los Angeles, higher than the national average of 34%.*
Chemical Engineering Master’s Program at University of California-Los Angeles
Of the 16 master’s chemical engineering degrees awarded at University of California-Los Angeles, 38% were women (6) and 62% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Chemical Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of California-Los Angeles.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 9 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Chemical Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of California-Los Angeles, higher than the national average of 22%.*
Chemical Engineering Doctoral Program at University of California-Los Angeles
Among the 16 doctoral chemical engineering degrees awarded at University of California-Los Angeles, 19% were women (3) and 81% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Chemical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of California-Los Angeles.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 12 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 19% of Chemical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of California-Los Angeles, 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 University of California-Los Angeles
This Chemical Engineering program at University of California-Los Angeles offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Chemical Engineering | 99 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Chemical Engineering Graduates
Those who complete Chemical Engineering program at University of California-Los Angeles go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying 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.