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Chemical Engineering at University of Connecticut

If you are interested in studying Chemical Engineering, consider the program at University of Connecticut. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Connecticut is in Storrs, CT.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 69 chemical engineering graduations were recorded at University of Connecticut.

Online Class Availability at University of Connecticut

Many students take online classes at University of Connecticut. Among 28,306 students, 1,736 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,249 (26%) took at least some classes online.

Chemical Engineering Rankings at University of Connecticut

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Connecticut’s Chemical Engineering program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Connecticut	#1 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Connecticut	#2 of 3
Best Value	New England (Region)	#5 of 12
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#7 of 12
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#78 of 159
Best Value	Nationwide	#113 of 159

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Connecticut	#1 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Connecticut	#2 of 3
Best Value	New England (Region)	#5 of 12
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#7 of 12
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#78 of 159
Best Value	Nationwide	#113 of 159

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Connecticut	#1 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Connecticut	#2 of 3
Best Value	New England (Region)	#5 of 12
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#7 of 12
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#78 of 159
Best Value	Nationwide	#113 of 159

Earnings for Chemical Engineering Graduates from University of Connecticut

Students who complete University of Connecticut’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	$62,568
2 years	$66,989
3 years	$74,243
4 years	$83,620
5 years	$92,965

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Chemical Engineering graduates from University of Connecticut earn a median of $83,620, compared with $74,475 for all University of Connecticut graduates — about 12% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Chemical Engineering graduates from University of Connecticut stands at $25,898.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Program-wide, Chemical Engineering graduates at University of Connecticut are 35% women (24) and 65% men (45).

Chemical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Connecticut

Among the 62 bachelor’s chemical engineering degrees awarded at University of Connecticut, 37% were women (23) and 63% were men (39).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	33
Hispanic / Latino	7
Black / African American	6
Asian	12
Two or More Races	4

Minority students account for 47% of Chemical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Connecticut, above the national average of 34%.*

Chemical Engineering Master’s Program at University of Connecticut

Among the 2 master’s chemical engineering degrees awarded at University of Connecticut, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
International (Nonresident)	2

Chemical Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Connecticut

Of the 3 doctoral chemical engineering degrees awarded at University of Connecticut, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
International (Nonresident)	1

*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 Connecticut

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

Concentration	Graduates
General Chemical Engineering	67
Other Chemical Engineering	2

Best-Paid Careers for Chemical Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Chemical Engineering program at University of Connecticut go on to a range of careers. 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.