General Chemical Engineering Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 190 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abachelor’s degree in General Chemical Engineering. This degree is more popular with male students, and about36% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 6.9% 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 | 43 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 7,901 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,588 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,084 |
Earnings of General Chemical Engineering Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abachelor’s 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 bachelor’s degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor’s degrees in General Chemical Engineering. About 58.3% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 4,609 |
| Women | 3,292 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Chemical Engineering graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,530 | 57.3% |
| Asian | 1,016 | 12.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 971 | 12.3% |
| Black or African American | 316 | 4.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 6 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 351 | 4.4% |
| Race Unknown | 161 | 2.0% |
| International Students | 548 | 6.9% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 6.9% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular General Chemical Engineering Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 208 colleges that offer a bachelor’s 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 bachelor's degree is Texas A&M University-College Station. This school awarded 261 bachelor's degrees in General Chemical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degrees in General Chemical Engineering. This school awarded 243 bachelor's degrees in General Chemical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Chemical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for General Chemical Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 217 people received their bachelor's 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.
Purdue University-Main Campus is a popular choice for General Chemical Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 204 people received their bachelor's degree in General Chemical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Chemical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is a popular choice for General Chemical Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 191 bachelor's degrees in General Chemical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Chemical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Chemical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 179 people received their bachelor's degree in General Chemical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Chemical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Chemical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 177 people received their bachelor's 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.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for General Chemical Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 174 bachelor's degrees in General Chemical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degrees in General Chemical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 165 people received their bachelor's degree in General Chemical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 158 people received their bachelor's degree in General Chemical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degrees in General Chemical Engineering. This school awarded 157 bachelor's 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.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for General Chemical Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 151 people received their bachelor's 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.
Colorado School of Mines is a popular choice for General Chemical Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 150 people received their bachelor's degree in General Chemical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Chemical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University is a popular choice for General Chemical Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 148 people received their bachelor's degree in General Chemical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Chemical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Chemical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 145 people received their bachelor's 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.
The University of Alabama is a popular choice for General Chemical Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 140 people received their bachelor's degree in General Chemical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Chemical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for General Chemical Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 135 people received their bachelor's degree in General Chemical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Chemical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for General Chemical Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 134 people received their bachelor's degree in General Chemical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 128 people received their bachelor's degree in General Chemical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Chemical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northeastern University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Chemical Engineering. This school awarded 124 bachelor's 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 bachelor’s 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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