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Chemical Engineering Schools in Texas

918 students earned Chem Eng degrees in Texas in the 2020-2021 year.

A Chemical Engineering major is the 67th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Chemical Engineering Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 727
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 112
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 112
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 112
Master’s Degree 72
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 4
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 4
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 4
Associate Degree 3

Gender Distribution

In Texas, 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 Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 19.4%
  • Black or African American: 7.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 17.4%
  • White: 33.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 17.6%
  • Other Races: 4.7%
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Jobs for Chemical Engineering Grads in Texas

In this state, there are 35,390 people employed in jobs related to a chem eng degree, compared to 399,910 nationwide.

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Wages for Chemical Engineering Jobs in Texas

In this state, chem eng grads earn an average of $123,200. Nationwide, they make an average of $113,680.

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

272 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
70,418 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,342 after earning their degree at this institution. A typical student attending Texas A&M College Station will pay a net price of $18,919. The average student takes 4.36 years to complete their degree at Texas A&M College Station.

203 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
50,476 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.30% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 66% get financial aid.

111 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
40,322 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,287 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 86% of students receive it. A typical student attending Texas Tech will pay a net price of $16,194.

98 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
47,090 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,721. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.40%. 23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#5

Lamar University

Beaumont
66 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
16,637 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.72 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 78%. 85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
9,248 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 86% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $33,473 after graduation.

#7

Rice University

Houston
46 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
7,643 Total Students

In their early career, Rice grads earn an average salary of $63,654. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.11 years to complete their degree at Rice.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
6,932 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.60 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $39,943 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 80% are considered full time.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
34,742 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,549. The full-time teacher rate is 76%. 87% of students get financical aid.

#10

Blinn College

Brenham
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,220 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 66% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,917. Graduates earn an average $34,739 after graduation.

Chemical Engineering Careers in TX

Some of the careers chem eng majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Chemical Engineers 20% $128,490
Engineering Professors 17% $108,180
Architectural and Engineering Managers 16% $154,240
Engineers 14% $109,110

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Mechanical Engineering 3,806
Electrical Engineering 2,384
Civil Engineering 1,718
Computer Engineering 1,079
Biomedical Engineering 983
Industrial Engineering 874
General Engineering 656
Aeronautical Engineering 485

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