Chemical Engineering at Washington University in St Louis
What traits are you looking for in a school for Chemical Engineering, take a look at what Washington University in St Louis. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Washington University in St Louis is in St. Louis, MO.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 58 chemical engineering degrees were awarded at Washington University in St Louis.
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Online & Distance Learning at Washington University in St Louis
Online coursework is an option at Washington University in St Louis. Of 16,357 students, 678 (4%) studied exclusively online and 713 (4%) took at least some classes online.
Chemical Engineering Rankings at Washington University in St Louis
These rankings give you a sense of how Washington University in St Louis’s Chemical Engineering program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #1 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #1 of 12 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #3 of 3 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #12 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #31 of 159 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #101 of 159 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #1 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #1 of 12 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #3 of 3 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #12 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #31 of 159 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #101 of 159 |
Earnings for Chemical Engineering Graduates from Washington University in St Louis
Graduates of Washington University in St Louis’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 | $73,913 |
| 2 years | $61,516 |
| 4 years | $92,896 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Chemical Engineering graduates from Washington University in St Louis earn a median of $92,896, compared with $99,002 for all Washington University in St Louis graduates — about 6% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Chemical Engineering graduates from Washington University in St Louis is $19,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Chemical Engineering graduates at Washington University in St Louis, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Chemical Engineering graduates at Washington University in St Louis are 36% women (21) and 64% men (37).
Chemical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Washington University in St Louis
Of the 38 bachelor’s chemical engineering graduates at Washington University in St Louis, 39% were women (15) and 61% were men (23).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Chemical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Washington University in St Louis.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 17 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 11 |
| International (Nonresident) | 6 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 39% of Chemical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Washington University in St Louis, above the national average of 34%.*
Chemical Engineering Master’s Program at Washington University in St Louis
Among the 20 master’s chemical engineering graduates at Washington University in St Louis, 30% were women (6) and 70% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Chemical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Washington University in St Louis.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 12 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 5% of Chemical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Washington University in St Louis, lower than the national average of 22%.*
*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 Washington University in St Louis
The Chemical Engineering program at Washington University in St Louis includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Chemical Engineering | 58 |
Top-Paying Careers for Chemical Engineering Graduates
Graduates of the Chemical Engineering program at Washington University in St Louis go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying 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 |
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
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