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Chem Eng in California

Chem Eng Schools in California

1,077 students earned Chem Eng degrees in California in the 2022-2023 year.

A Chem Eng major is the 90th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Chem Eng Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 764
Master’s Degree 175
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 138
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 138
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 138

Gender Distribution

In California, 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 California is as follows:

  • Asian: 29.2%
  • Black or African American: 2.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 21.0%
  • White: 21.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 19.6%
  • Other Races: 6.2%
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Jobs for Chem Eng Grads in California

36,080 people in the state and 257,880 in the nation are employed in jobs related to chem eng.

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Wages for Chem Eng Jobs in California

In this state, chem eng grads earn an average of $129,790. Nationwide, they make an average of $114,470.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer chem eng degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

175 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

60% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 70% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,371.

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130 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
39,576 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.29 years. A typical student attending UCSD will pay a net price of $15,069. The full-time teacher rate is 88%.

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119 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
44,589 Total Students

A typical student attending UCLA will pay a net price of $15,637. The full-time teacher rate is 73%. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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104 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,074 Total Students

The average student takes 4.30 years to complete their degree at UC Davis. The full-time teacher rate is 88%. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1.

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88 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
26,434 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 79% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 90% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,306.

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77 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
36,303 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,426. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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74 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
40,069 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,721. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 45%.

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73 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
30,014 Total Students

25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,902. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 77% of students receive it.

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68 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

An average student at USC will pay a net price of $29,462. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 76% of students receive it.

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Stanford University

Stanford
65 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
15,953 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 99%. 68% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 5 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Chem Eng Careers in CA

Some of the careers chem eng majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Engineering Professors 17% $124,990
Architectural and Engineering Managers 9% $164,290
Chemical Engineers 8% $98,560

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering 16

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