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Chemical Engineering at West Virginia University Institute of Technology

If you plan to study Chemical Engineering, consider the program at West Virginia University Institute of Technology. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

West Virginia University Institute of Technology sits in Beckley, WV.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 1 chemical engineering degrees were granted at West Virginia University Institute of Technology.

Online & Distance Learning at West Virginia University Institute of Technology

Many students take online classes at West Virginia University Institute of Technology. Among 1,278 students, 330 (26%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 516 (40%) took at least some classes online.

Chemical Engineering Rankings at West Virginia University Institute of Technology

Use these rankings to compare West Virginia University Institute of Technology’s Chemical Engineering program against peer institutions.

Earnings for Chemical Engineering Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology

Graduates of West Virginia University Institute of Technology’s Chemical Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$63,506
2 years	$62,012
3 years	$77,273
4 years	$81,841
5 years	$89,812

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Chemical Engineering graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn a median of $81,841, compared with $58,912 for all West Virginia University Institute of Technology graduates — about 39% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Chemical Engineering graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology is $22,843.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Chemical Engineering graduates at West Virginia University Institute of Technology, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Chemical Engineering graduates at West Virginia University Institute of Technology are 100% women (1) and 0% men (0).

Chemical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at West Virginia University Institute of Technology

Of the 1 bachelor’s chemical engineering degrees awarded at West Virginia University Institute of Technology, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
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 West Virginia University Institute of Technology

The Chemical Engineering program at West Virginia University Institute of Technology offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Chemical Engineering	1

Best-Paid Careers for Chemical Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Chemical Engineering program at West Virginia University Institute of Technology go on to a range of careers. Below 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

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.