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Chemical Engineering in New Jersey

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Chemical Engineering Schools in New Jersey

394 Chem Eng students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Chemical Engineering is the 51st most popular major out of a total 276 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Chemical Engineering Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 286
Master’s Degree 76
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 32
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 32
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 32

Gender Distribution

In New Jersey, 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 New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 21.1%
  • Black or African American: 4.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.7%
  • White: 41.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 16.5%
  • Other Races: 3.8%
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Jobs for Chemical Engineering Grads in New Jersey

There are 10,190 people in the state and 399,910 people in the nation working in chem eng jobs.

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Wages for Chemical Engineering Jobs in New Jersey

A typical salary for a chem eng grad in the state is $122,210, compared to a typical salary of $113,680 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in New Jersey that offer chem eng degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

112 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
11,652 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,582. 57% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

108 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
50,411 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,962 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $23,035. Most students complete their degree in 4.26 years.

71 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
7,257 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $37,211.

#4

Princeton University

Princeton
52 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
7,853 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 4 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 83%. Of all the students who attend this school, 62% get financial aid.

#5

Rowan University

Glassboro
51 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
19,678 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. 89% of students get financical aid. The 4.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Chemical Engineering Careers in NJ

Some of the careers chem eng majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Chemical Engineers 12% $115,330
Engineering Professors 11% $0
Architectural and Engineering Managers 9% $153,720
Engineers 5% $116,570

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Mechanical Engineering 945
Electrical Engineering 761
Civil Engineering 670
Biomedical Engineering 407
Computer Engineering 350
Systems Engineering 287
General Engineering 252
Engineering Science 244

View all majors related to Chemical Engineering

View Nationwide Chemical Engineering Report

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