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Bachelor’s Degrees in Chemical Engineering

9,433 Yearly Graduations
$66,134 Median Salary
$22,900 Median Debt
There are 182 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a bachelor's degree in chem eng. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were male, and 33 were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 9.0% of chem eng graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Chem Eng Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 9,433 people earned their bachelor's degree in chem eng. This makes it the 51st most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in chem eng at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 9,433
Master’s Degree 1,556
Doctor’s Degree 1,186
Associate Degree 36
Undergraduate Certificate 23
Graduate Certificate 11
Basic Certificate 3

Earnings of Chem Eng Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in chem eng is $66,134. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $60,469 to a high of $70,526.

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Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in chem eng is $22,900. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $25,902 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $20,500.

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Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $401.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in chem eng. About 59.2% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 5,583
Women 3,850
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The racial-ethnic distribution of chem eng bachelor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 1,233
Black or African American 410
Hispanic or Latino 1,102
White 5,294
International Students 851
Other Races/Ethnicities 543
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There are 182 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in chem eng. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
232 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for chem eng students seekinga bachelor's degree is Texas A&M University - College Station. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,815 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 232 people received their bachelor's degree in chem eng from Texas A&M College Station. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.

185 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
37% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for chem eng majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus. Each year, around 39,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,258 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,064 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 185 people received their bachelor's degree in chem eng from Georgia Tech. About 50% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana
165 Yearly Graduations
43% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Purdue University - Main Campus is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in chem eng. Each year, around 46,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 165 people received their bachelor's degree in chem eng from Purdue. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.

164 Yearly Graduations
39% Women
57% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The University of Texas at Austin is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in chem eng. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,036 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 164 people received their bachelor's degree in chem eng from UT Austin. About 39% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

163 Yearly Graduations
38% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Ohio State University - Main Campus is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in chem eng. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,525 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,092 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 163 people received their bachelor's degree in chem eng from Ohio State. About 38% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
161 Yearly Graduations
34% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for chem eng majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is The University of Alabama. Each year, around 37,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 161 people received their bachelor's degree in chem eng from UA. About 34% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

156 Yearly Graduations
39% Women
47% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in chem eng. Each year, around 52,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,542 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,891 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 156 people received their bachelor's degree in chem eng from UIUC. About 39% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

149 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for chem eng majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Arizona State University - Tempe. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,014 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 149 people received their bachelor's degree in chem eng from ASU - Tempe. Of these students, 40% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus

University Park, Pennsylvania
149 Yearly Graduations
37% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in chem eng. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,286 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,466 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 149 people received their bachelor's degree in chem eng from Penn State University Park. Of these students, 37% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

University of California - Berkeley

Berkeley, California
146 Yearly Graduations
32% Women
54% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of California - Berkeley is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in chem eng. Roughly 42,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 146 people received their bachelor's degree in chem eng from UC Berkeley. Around 54% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 32% were women.

#11

Colorado School of Mines

Golden, Colorado
144 Yearly Graduations
46% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Colorado School of Mines is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in chem eng. Each year, around 6,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,676 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 144 people received their bachelor's degree in chem eng from Mines. Of these students, 46% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

143 Yearly Graduations
34% Women
37% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of South Florida - Main Campus comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in chem eng. Roughly 50,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,559 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 143 people received their bachelor's degree in chem eng from USF Tampa. Of these students, 34% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
141 Yearly Graduations
38% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for chem eng majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is North Carolina State University. Each year, around 36,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,095 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 141 people received their bachelor's degree in chem eng from NC State. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.

130 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 14th most popular school in the country for chem eng majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College. Each year, around 34,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,132 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 130 people received their bachelor's degree in chem eng from Louisiana State University. Of these students, 40% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

Iowa State University

Ames, Iowa
121 Yearly Graduations
37% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Iowa State University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in chem eng. Each year, around 31,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,572 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 121 people received their bachelor's degree in chem eng from Iowa State. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 37% were women.

#16

Northeastern University

Boston, Massachusetts
119 Yearly Graduations
41% Women
28% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Northeastern University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in chem eng. Roughly 22,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $26,715 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 119 people received their bachelor's degree in chem eng from Northeastern. About 41% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan
117 Yearly Graduations
51% Women
47% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for chem eng majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,454 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,894 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 117 people received their bachelor's degree in chem eng from U-M. About 51% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez

Mayaguez, Puerto Rico
115 Yearly Graduations
45% Women
98% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 18th most popular school in the country for chem eng majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez. Each year, around 12,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,024 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 115 people received their bachelor's degree in chem eng from UPR Mayaguez. About 45% of this group were women, and 98% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon
115 Yearly Graduations
29% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 18th most popular school in the country for chem eng majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Oregon State University. Roughly 32,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,425 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,446 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 115 people received their bachelor's degree in chem eng from Oregon State. About 29% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#20

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
108 Yearly Graduations
28% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in chem eng. Each year, around 52,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,006 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 108 people received their bachelor's degree in chem eng from UMN Twin Cities. Of these students, 28% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

Chem Eng Concentrations

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
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References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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