Chemical Engineering Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Chemical Engineering is offered at 196 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Chemical Engineering.
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Education Levels of Chemical Engineering Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 10,939 students earned theirChemical Engineering majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Chemical Engineering at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 8 |
| Associate’s Degree | 45 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 8,068 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 1,679 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,139 |
Earnings of Chemical Engineering Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree in Chemical Engineering of $87,755 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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)
The data on debt ranges for Chemical Engineering majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Most Popular Chemical Engineering Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 214 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Chemical Engineering. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Chemical Engineering students seeking a master's degree is Texas A&M University-College Station. This school awarded 261 master's degrees in Chemical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Chemical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh is a popular choice for Chemical Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 243 master's degrees in Chemical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Chemical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Chemical Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 217 master's degrees in Chemical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Chemical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Chemical Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 204 people received their master's degree in Chemical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Chemical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is a popular choice for Chemical Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 191 people received their master's degree in 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 comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Chemical Engineering. This school awarded 179 master's degrees in Chemical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in 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 master's degrees in Chemical Engineering. This school awarded 177 master's degrees in 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.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Chemical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 174 people received their master's degree in Chemical Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Chemical Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 165 master's degrees in Chemical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Chemical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Chemical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 158 people received their master's degree in Chemical Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York is a popular choice for Chemical Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 157 master's degrees in 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 Chemical Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 151 people received their master's degree in Chemical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Chemical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado School of Mines is a popular choice for Chemical Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 150 people received their master's degree in Chemical Engineering from this school. 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 Chemical Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 148 people received their master's degree in Chemical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in 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 master's degrees in Chemical Engineering. This school awarded 145 master's degrees in Chemical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Chemical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Alabama is a popular choice for Chemical Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 140 people received their master's degree in 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 Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Chemical Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 135 people received their master's degree in 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 Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Chemical Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 134 people received their master's degree in 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 Delaware is a popular choice for Chemical Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 128 master's degrees in 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 Chemical Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 124 people received their master's degree in Chemical Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Chemical Engineering Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering | 10,624 |
| Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering | 297 |
| Chemical Engineering, Other | 18 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Chemical Engineering that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 42,939 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 26,760 |
| Civil Engineering | 20,005 |
| Computer Engineering | 19,986 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 13,914 |
References
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- 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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