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Chemical Engineering Schools in Florida

In 2020-2021, 377 students earned their Chem Eng degrees in FL.

A Chemical Engineering major is the 101st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Chemical Engineering Majors in Florida

Chem Eng majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 309
Master’s Degree 52
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 16

Gender Distribution

In Florida, a chem eng major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of chem eng majors in Florida is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.2%
  • Black or African American: 5.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.6%
  • White: 41.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 24.7%
  • Other Races: 6.1%
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Jobs for Chemical Engineering Grads in Florida

There are 17,110 people in the state and 399,910 people in the nation working in chem eng jobs.

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Wages for Chemical Engineering Jobs in Florida

A typical salary for a chem eng grad in the state is $96,120, compared to a typical salary of $113,680 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Florida that offer chem eng degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

157 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
50,626 Total Students

22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.25 years. Graduates earn an average $43,307 after graduation.

#2

University of Florida

Gainesville
144 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
53,372 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,324 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time.

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
43,569 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. In their early career, Florida State grads earn an average salary of $45,061. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
6,775 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 92%. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.29 years to complete their degree at Florida Tech.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
9,184 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,022 a year. The student loan default rate is 7.60% which is lower than average. A typical student attending Florida A&M University will pay a net price of $13,126.

#6

Eckerd College

Saint Petersburg
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
1,822 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,733 a year. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at Eckerd. This private school has an average net price of $36,531.

Chemical Engineering Careers in FL

Some of the careers chem eng majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Chemical Engineers 23% $91,430
Engineering Professors 22% $102,440
Architectural and Engineering Managers 20% $124,460
Engineers 15% $77,020

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to chem eng.

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Mechanical Engineering 2,254
Electrical Engineering 1,422
Civil Engineering 1,166
Computer Engineering 944
Aeronautical Engineering 858
Biomedical Engineering 524
Systems Engineering 430
Industrial Engineering 429

View all majors related to Chemical Engineering

View Nationwide Chemical Engineering Report

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