Master’s Degrees in Chemical Engineering
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Education Levels of Chem Eng Majors
In 2020-2021, 1,558 master's degrees were awarded to chem eng majors. This makes it the 85th most popular master'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 | 10,172 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,558 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,087 |
| Associate Degree | 52 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 27 |
| Graduate Certificate | 17 |
| Basic Certificate | 4 |
Earnings of Chem Eng Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in chem eng is $71,421. 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 $68,096 to a high of $83,627.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for chem eng majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in chem eng. About 65.1% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,014 |
| Women | 544 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of chem eng master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 167 |
| Black or African American | 27 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 83 |
| White | 466 |
| International Students | 759 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 56 |
Most Popular Chem Eng Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 143 colleges that offer a master’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 master's degree is Columbia University in the City of New York. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 63 master's degrees were handed out to chem eng majors at Columbia. Of these students, 44% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Carnegie Mellon University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in chem eng. Each year, around 13,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,441 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 57 people received their master's degree in chem eng from Carnegie Mellon. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 37% were women.
Purdue University - Main Campus is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master'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 2020-2021 academic year, 57 people received their master's degree in chem eng from Purdue. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
North Carolina State University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in chem eng. 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 $9,095 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 50 people received their master's degree in chem eng from NC State. Of these students, 32% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for chem eng majors who are seeking their master's degree is Cornell University. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,286 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. The chem eng program at Cornell University awarded 46 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 39% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in chem eng. Each year, around 28,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,720 per year. The chem eng program at Johns Hopkins University awarded 46 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 33% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Washington University in St Louis comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in chem eng. Roughly 15,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,750 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 44 people received their master's degree in chem eng from WUSTL. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 39% were women.
Northeastern University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in chem eng. Roughly 22,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,801 per year. The chem eng program at Northeastern University awarded 42 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 43% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in chem eng. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,902 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 39 master's degrees were handed out to chem eng majors at U-M. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 46% were women.
Arizona State University - Tempe is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in chem eng. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,720 per year. The chem eng program at Arizona State University - Tempe awarded 37 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 27% were women.
University at Buffalo is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in chem eng. Roughly 32,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 36 people received their master's degree in chem eng from University at Buffalo. Of these students, 25% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 11th most popular school in the country for chem eng majors who are seeking their master's degree is Illinois Institute of Technology. Each year, around 6,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,555 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,052 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 36 people received their master's degree in chem eng from Illinois Tech. Of these students, 36% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Florida comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in chem eng. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 35 master's degrees were handed out to chem eng majors at UF. About 34% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 14th most popular school in the country for chem eng majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Washington - Seattle Campus. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,927 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,605 per year. The chem eng program at University of Washington - Seattle Campus awarded 30 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 33% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
New Jersey Institute of Technology is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in chem eng. Roughly 11,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,342 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 people received their master's degree in chem eng from NJIT. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women.
University of Colorado Boulder comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in chem eng. Roughly 37,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,806 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,168 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 master's degrees were handed out to chem eng majors at CU - Boulder. About 46% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 17th most popular school in the country for chem eng majors who are seeking their master's degree is Texas Tech University. Each year, around 40,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,935 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,956 per year. The chem eng program at Texas Tech University awarded 23 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 22% were women.
University of California - San Diego comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in chem eng. Each year, around 39,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 master's degrees were handed out to chem eng majors at UCSD. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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 $12,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,180 per year. The chem eng program at Rutgers University - New Brunswick awarded 22 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 36% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 20th most popular school in the country for chem eng majors who are seeking their master's degree is Drexel University. Roughly 23,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,766 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,234 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 people received their master's degree in chem eng from Drexel. About 45% of this group were women, and 55% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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| Electrical Engineering | 8,658 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 7,218 |
| Computer Engineering | 5,020 |
| Civil Engineering | 4,884 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 3,089 |
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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