General Chemical Engineering Associate Degrees
There are 190 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aassociate degree in General Chemical Engineering. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and42% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 18.6% of General Chemical Engineering graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of General Chemical Engineering Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 10,624 degrees were awarded toGeneral Chemical Engineering majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in General Chemical Engineering at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 8 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 43 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 7,901 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,588 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,084 |
Earnings of General Chemical Engineering Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in General Chemical Engineering of $87,755 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $74,187 |
| 4 years | $87,755 |
| 5 years | $99,039 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for General Chemical Engineering students with their associate degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 53.5% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 20 |
| Women | 23 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Chemical Engineering graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17 | 39.5% |
| Asian | 7 | 16.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 | 7.0% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 9.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 4.7% |
| Race Unknown | 2 | 4.7% |
| International Students | 8 | 18.6% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 18.6% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular General Chemical Engineering Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 208 colleges that offer a associate degree in General Chemical Engineering. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for General Chemical Engineering students seeking a associate degree is Texas A&M University-College Station. During the most recent year for which we have data, 261 people received their associate degree in General Chemical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Chemical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Chemical Engineering. This school awarded 243 associate degrees in General Chemical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Chemical Engineering. This school awarded 217 associate degrees in General Chemical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Chemical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 204 people received their associate degree in General Chemical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Chemical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Chemical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 191 people received their associate degree in General Chemical Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley is a popular choice for General Chemical Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 179 associate degrees in General Chemical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Chemical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a popular choice for General Chemical Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 177 associate degrees in General Chemical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Chemical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for General Chemical Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 174 associate degrees in General Chemical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Chemical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Chemical Engineering. This school awarded 165 associate degrees in General Chemical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Chemical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida is a popular choice for General Chemical Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 158 people received their associate degree in General Chemical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Chemical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Chemical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 157 people received their associate degree in General Chemical Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for General Chemical Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 151 associate degrees in General Chemical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado School of Mines is a popular choice for General Chemical Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 150 associate degrees in General Chemical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University is a popular choice for General Chemical Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 148 people received their associate degree in General Chemical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Chemical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is a popular choice for General Chemical Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 145 associate degrees in General Chemical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Chemical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Alabama comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Chemical Engineering. This school awarded 140 associate degrees in General Chemical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Chemical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Chemical Engineering. This school awarded 135 associate degrees in General Chemical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Chemical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Chemical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 134 people received their associate degree in General Chemical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Chemical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Delaware is a popular choice for General Chemical Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 128 associate degrees in General Chemical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northeastern University is a popular choice for General Chemical Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 124 associate degrees in General Chemical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to General Chemical Engineering that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering | 297 |
| Chemical Engineering, Other | 18 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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