Bachelor’s Degrees in Chemical Engineering
Education Levels of Chem Eng Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 8,935 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 | 8,935 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,687 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,120 |
| Associate Degree | 25 |
| Graduate Certificate | 24 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 24 |
| Basic Certificate | 15 |
Earnings of Chem Eng Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in chem eng is $73,072. 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 $67,825 to a high of $79,090.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in chem eng is $30,624. 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, $39,656 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $23,732.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $364.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in chem eng. About 58.1% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 5,195 |
| Women | 3,740 |
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 | 400 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,099 |
| White | 4,952 |
| International Students | 705 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 546 |
Most Popular Chem Eng Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 182 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in chem eng. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
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 $9,003 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. About 41% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Texas A&M College Station graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $73,072.
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. Of these students, 55% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Georgia Tech graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $73,072.
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. About 44% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in chem eng at Purdue University - Main Campus make a median salary of 73,072.
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 $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 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. Of these students, 37% were women and 62% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UT Austin graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $73,072.
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 $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 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. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were women. Ohio State University - Main Campus chem eng graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $73,072.
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. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 46% were women. Data shows that UA graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $73,072.
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 $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 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 42% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign chem eng graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $73,072.
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 $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 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. About 38% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that ASU - Tempe graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $73,072.
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 $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 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. About 33% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in chem eng at Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus make a median salary of 73,072.
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 $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 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 62% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women. Data shows that UC Berkeley graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $73,072.
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 $18,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,558 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, 44% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Colorado School of Mines chem eng graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $73,072.
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. About 42% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of South Florida - Main Campus chem eng graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $73,072.
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 $9,459 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. Of these students, 48% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in chem eng at North Carolina State University make a median salary of 73,072.
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. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were women. Data shows that Louisiana State University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $73,072.
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 $8,982 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,996 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. Of these students, 37% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in chem eng at Iowa State University make a median salary of 73,072.
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 $62,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 119 people received their bachelor's degree in chem eng from Northeastern. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in chem eng at Northeastern University make a median salary of 73,072.
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 $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 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. Of these students, 55% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in chem eng at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor make a median salary of 73,072.
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. Around 97% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women. University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez chem eng graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $73,072.
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 $11,145 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 31% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Oregon State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $73,072.
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 $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 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, 34% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UMN Twin Cities graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $73,072.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| Mechanical Engineering | 33,840 |
| Electrical Engineering | 15,613 |
| Civil Engineering | 14,335 |
| Computer Engineering | 12,141 |
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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.
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