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Chemical Engineering at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Chemical Engineering at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

What traits are you looking for in a school for Chemical Engineering, take a look at what University of Washington-Seattle Campus. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Washington-Seattle Campus is located in Seattle, WA.

During the most recent reporting year, 103 chemical engineering degrees were granted at University of Washington-Seattle Campus.

Studying Online at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Online coursework is an option at University of Washington-Seattle Campus. Of 56,997 students, 1,656 (3%) studied exclusively online and 8,704 (15%) took at least some classes online.

Chemical Engineering Rankings at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Rankings can help you compare University of Washington-Seattle Campus’s Chemical Engineering program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Washington #1 of 2
Best Value Washington #1 of 2
Best Value Far Western (Region) #6 of 17
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #8 of 17
Best Value Nationwide #17 of 159
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #39 of 159

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Washington #1 of 2
Best Value Washington #1 of 2
Best Value Far Western (Region) #6 of 17
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #8 of 17
Best Value Nationwide #17 of 159
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #39 of 159

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Washington #1 of 2
Best Value Washington #1 of 2
Best Value Far Western (Region) #6 of 17
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #8 of 17
Best Value Nationwide #17 of 159
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #39 of 159

Earnings for Chemical Engineering Graduates from University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Graduates of University of Washington-Seattle Campus’s Chemical Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Chemical Engineering at University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $70,966
2 years $60,771
3 years $70,395
4 years $81,439
5 years $96,353

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Chemical Engineering graduates from University of Washington-Seattle Campus earn a median of $81,439, compared with $90,738 for all University of Washington-Seattle Campus graduates — about 10% lower than the school-wide median.

Chemical Engineering earnings compared with all majors at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Chemical Engineering graduates from University of Washington-Seattle Campus is $19,875.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Chemical Engineering graduates at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Chemical Engineering graduates at University of Washington-Seattle Campus are 49% women (50) and 51% men (53).

Chemical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Among the 57 bachelor’s chemical engineering degrees awarded at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, 53% were women (30) and 47% were men (27).

University of Washington-Seattle Campus 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 University of Washington-Seattle Campus.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 26
Hispanic / Latino 6
Asian 18
Two or More Races 4
International (Nonresident) 2
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Chemical Engineering majors at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Minority students account for 49% of Chemical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, above the national average of 34%.*

Chemical Engineering Master’s Program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Among the 34 master’s chemical engineering graduates at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, 41% were women (14) and 59% were men (20).

University of Washington-Seattle Campus 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 University of Washington-Seattle Campus.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 19
Hispanic / Latino 1
Black / African American 1
Asian 2
International (Nonresident) 11
Racial-ethnic diversity of Chemical Engineering majors at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of Chemical Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, below the national average of 22%.*

Chemical Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Of the 12 doctoral chemical engineering graduates at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, 50% were women (6) and 50% were men (6).

University of Washington-Seattle Campus gender breakdown of Chemical Engineering Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Chemical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of Washington-Seattle Campus.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 5
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 5
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Chemical Engineering majors at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Minority students account for 8% of Chemical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, below 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 Washington-Seattle Campus

This Chemical Engineering program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Chemical Engineering 98
Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering 5

Highest-Paying Careers for Chemical Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Chemical Engineering program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus work across a variety of fields. Here are 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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