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Engineering Chemistry

Types of Degrees Engineering Chemistry Majors Are Earning

Those studying Engineering Chemistry may pursue degrees at several award levels.

Award Level	Graduates
Bachelor’s Degree	2
Master’s Degree	23

What Engineering Chemistry Majors Need to Know

Coursework for Engineering Chemistry build a specific mix of knowledge, skills, and abilities — derived from O*NET surveys of workers in occupations that Engineering Chemistry graduates commonly enter.

Knowledge Areas

This major prepares you for careers needing Engineering Chemistry emphasizes the following knowledge areas:

• Engineering and Technology — Importance 4.7 / 5; level 5.9 / 7.
• Mathematics — Importance 4.2 / 5; level 5.4 / 7.
• Design — Importance 4.1 / 5; level 4.9 / 7.
• English Language — Importance 4.0 / 5; level 4.5 / 7.
• Computers and Electronics — Importance 3.9 / 5; level 5.1 / 7.

^{Importance is rated 1–5; level is 1–7. Source: ONET Online — weighted across related occupations.*}

Skills

The skill set built by a Engineering Chemistry program reflects the day-to-day work of related occupations:

• Reading Comprehension — Importance 3.9 / 5; level 4.7 / 7.
• Critical Thinking — Importance 3.9 / 5; level 4.3 / 7.
• Speaking — Importance 3.8 / 5; level 4.2 / 7.
• Active Listening — Importance 3.8 / 5; level 4.0 / 7.
• Writing — Importance 3.8 / 5; level 4.3 / 7.

Abilities

Innate abilities most relevant to Engineering Chemistry careers — again drawn from O*NET surveys of related occupations:

• Written Comprehension — Importance 4.0 / 5; level 4.9 / 7.
• Oral Expression — Importance 4.0 / 5; level 4.8 / 7.
• Oral Comprehension — Importance 3.9 / 5; level 4.9 / 7.
• Deductive Reasoning — Importance 3.9 / 5; level 4.4 / 7.
• Inductive Reasoning — Importance 3.9 / 5; level 4.3 / 7.

Common Job Activities

Day-to-day, Engineering Chemistry graduates report doing:

Activity	Frequency / Importance
Making Decisions and Solving Problems	4.4 / 7
Working with Computers	4.4 / 7
Getting Information	4.3 / 7
Analyzing Data or Information	4.3 / 7
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	4.3 / 7
Processing Information	4.2 / 7
Thinking Creatively	4.2 / 7
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	4.1 / 7
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	3.9 / 7
Training and Teaching Others	3.9 / 7

Technology Skills Used on the Job

Most frequently-cited tools used by Engineering Chemistry professionals:

Tool / Software	Category	In-Demand
Microsoft Office software	Office suite software	✓
Microsoft PowerPoint	Presentation software	✓
Microsoft Excel	Spreadsheet software	✓
Microsoft Word	Word processing software	✓
Microsoft Project	Project management software	—
Python	Object or component oriented development software	✓
Autodesk AutoCAD	Computer aided design CAD software	✓
Dassault Systemes SolidWorks	Computer aided design CAD software	✓
Oracle Java	Object or component oriented development software	✓
The MathWorks MATLAB	Analytical or scientific software	✓
C++	Object or component oriented development software	✓
PTC Creo Parametric	Computer aided design CAD software	✓

^{Source: ONET Online technology skills, weighted across related occupations.*}

Sample Job Titles

Real job postings for Engineering Chemistry graduates include:

• Engineer
• Engineering Lecturer
• Drawing Instructor
• Aeronautical Engineering Teacher
• Radio Engineering Teacher
• Electronics Teacher
• Plastics Engineering Teacher
• University Faculty Member
• Professor
• College Faculty Member
• Surveying Teacher
• Ceramic Engineering Professor
• Highway Engineering Teacher
• Marine Engineering Professor
• Automotive Engineering Teacher

Education Typically Required

Across the occupations open to Engineering Chemistry graduates, the typical level of education actually held by current workers is distributed as:

Education Level	Share of Workers
Bachelor’s degree	33.3%
Doctoral degree	28.8%
Master’s degree	11.1%
Post-doctoral training	7.6%
Post-master’s certificate	7.3%
Post-baccalaureate certificate	3.5%
Associate’s degree (or other 2-year)	2.7%
Postsecondary certificate	2.0%
Some college courses	1.5%
First professional degree	1.4%
High school diploma or equivalent	0.6%
Less than a high school diploma	0.2%

^{Source: ONET Online education / training / experience requirements.*}

Who Is Earning a Degree in Engineering Chemistry?

Gender Distribution

This field has a relatively balanced gender distribution: 48% women and 52% men among Engineering Chemistry graduates.

Gender	Graduates	Share
Women	12	48.0%
Men	13	52.0%

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

At the national level, the racial-ethnic distribution of Engineering Chemistry graduates is as follows:

Race / Ethnicity	Graduates	Share
White	14	56.0%
Asian	3	12.0%
Hispanic or Latino	3	12.0%
Black or African American	2	8.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1	4.0%
Two or More Races	1	4.0%
International Students	1	4.0%

^{See minority definition below.}

How Much Do Engineering Chemistry Graduates Earn?

Federal data tracks median earnings of Engineering Chemistry graduates 1, 4, and 5 years after completion. Earnings tend to climb steadily as graduates gain experience and move into mid-career roles.

Years Out	Median Earnings
1 year	$83,672

^{Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker.}

Related Programs

You may also be interested in these closely related fields of study:

Program	CIP Code
Engineering Chemistry	14.44
Biochemical Engineering	14.4301
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering	14.0702
Paper Science and Engineering	14.4001
Architectural Engineering	14.0401
Biological/Biosystems Engineering	14.4501
Ceramic Sciences and Engineering	14.0601
Chemical Engineering, Other	14.0799
Chemical Engineering	14.0701
Construction Engineering	14.3301
Electrical and Computer Engineering	14.4701

References

The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students and international students. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
• O*NET Online
• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
• U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard

More about our data sources and methodologies.