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Chemical Engineering in Washington

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Chemical Engineering Schools in Washington

In 2020-2021, 210 students earned their Chem Eng degrees in WA.

In terms of popularity, Chemical Engineering is the 86th most popular major in the state out of a total 301 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Chemical Engineering Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 122
Master’s Degree 44
Associate Degree 27
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 17

Gender Distribution

In Washington, 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 Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 14.8%
  • Black or African American: 2.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.2%
  • White: 41.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 24.3%
  • Other Races: 10.5%
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Jobs for Chemical Engineering Grads in Washington

In this state, there are 8,850 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 Washington

In this state, chem eng grads earn an average of $103,620. Nationwide, they make an average of $113,680.

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

118 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
48,149 Total Students

In their early career, UW Seattle grads earn an average salary of $55,968. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time.

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
31,159 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 78%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. The student loan default rate of 3.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#3

Bellevue College

Bellevue
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,286 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $43,534 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 41% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,343.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,493 Total Students

49% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,664 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 46% are considered full time.

#5

Cascadia College

Bothell
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,597 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 27% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 6.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 33% are considered full time.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,382 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,886. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,823 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 54% of students receive it. In their early career, Tacoma Community College grads earn an average salary of $35,961. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,545 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 60% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,168.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,719 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $34,572 after graduation. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,436. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 33% are considered full time.

#9

Olympic College

Bremerton
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,357 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,639. 100% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

Chemical Engineering Careers in WA

Some of the careers chem eng majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Engineering Professors 25% $91,460
Chemical Engineers 13% $100,450
Engineers 6% $107,230
Architectural and Engineering Managers 5% $148,400

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Mechanical Engineering 1,078
Electrical Engineering 842
Civil Engineering 581
Biomedical Engineering 141
Aeronautical Engineering 135
Materials Engineering 135
Computer Engineering 123
Industrial Engineering 98

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