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2023 Best Chemical Engineering Schools in Indiana

4 Colleges
$71,204 Avg Salary
$21,697 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Chemical Engineering School for You

With 381 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, chemical engineering is the #64 most popular major in Indiana.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Chemical Engineering Schools in Indiana ranking. Our analysis looked at 4 schools in Indiana to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Chemical Engineering Schools in Indiana

Check out the chem eng programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Indiana Schools in Chemical Engineering

#1

University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame, IN

Our analysis found University of Notre Dame to be the best school for chemical engineering students who want to pursue a degree in Indiana. Located in the large suburb of Notre Dame, Notre Dame is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that chem eng majors at Notre Dame take out is $19,000. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $498, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Rose - Hulman Institute of Technology. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Chemical Engineering Schools in Indiana list. Located in the small city of Terre Haute, Rose - Hulman Institute of Technology is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

After completing their degree, chem eng graduates from Rose - Hulman Institute of Technology carry an average student debtload of $26,591. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $919.

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#3

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, IN

Out of the 4 schools in Indiana that were part of this year’s ranking, Purdue University - Main Campus landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of West Lafayette, Purdue is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Chem Eng majors at Purdue take out an average of $19,500 in student loans while working on their egree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $435.

Full Chemical Engineering at Purdue University - Main Campus Report

#4

Trine University

Angola, IN

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Trine University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Chemical Engineering Schools in Indiana list. Trine is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Angola.

Full Chemical Engineering at Trine University Report

Best Chemical Engineering Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Chemical Engineering Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 523
Ohio 764
Illinois 442
Wisconsin 147

One of 40 majors within the area of study, chemical engineering has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Mechanical Engineering 46,178
Electrical Engineering 28,844
Civil Engineering 21,388
Computer Engineering 17,987
Biomedical Engineering 12,811

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 4 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Mikulova.

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