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Chemical Engineering at California State University-Long Beach

Chemical Engineering at California State University-Long Beach

If you plan to study Chemical Engineering, you may want to check out the program at California State University-Long Beach. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

California State University-Long Beach sits in Long Beach, CA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 55 chemical engineering graduations were recorded at California State University-Long Beach.

Online & Distance Learning at California State University-Long Beach

Online coursework is an option at California State University-Long Beach. Of 42,003 students, 2,404 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 20,273 (48%) took at least some classes online.

Chemical Engineering Rankings at California State University-Long Beach

Rankings can help you compare California State University-Long Beach’s Chemical Engineering program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value California #1 of 13
Best Value Far Western (Region) #1 of 17
Best Value Nationwide #4 of 159
Best Schools (Quality) California #12 of 13
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #13 of 17
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #88 of 159

Earnings for Chemical Engineering Graduates from California State University-Long Beach

Graduates of California State University-Long Beach’s Chemical Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Chemical Engineering at California State University-Long Beach
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $47,727
2 years $58,221
3 years $62,444
4 years $74,366
5 years $91,493

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Chemical Engineering graduates from California State University-Long Beach report median earnings of $74,366, compared with $62,831 for all California State University-Long Beach graduates — about 18% higher than the school-wide median.

Chemical Engineering earnings compared with all majors at California State University-Long Beach

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Chemical Engineering graduates from California State University-Long Beach comes in at $16,374.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Chemical Engineering graduates at California State University-Long Beach, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Chemical Engineering graduates at California State University-Long Beach are 40% women (22) and 60% men (33).

Chemical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at California State University-Long Beach

Of the 42 bachelor’s chemical engineering graduates at California State University-Long Beach, 36% were women (15) and 64% were men (27).

California State University-Long Beach gender breakdown of Chemical Engineering Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Chemical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Long Beach.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 11
Hispanic / Latino 21
Asian 7
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Chemical Engineering majors at California State University-Long Beach

Minority students account for 69% of Chemical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Long Beach, higher than the national average of 34%.*

Chemical Engineering Master’s Program at California State University-Long Beach

Of the 13 master’s chemical engineering graduates at California State University-Long Beach, 54% were women (7) and 46% were men (6).

California State University-Long Beach gender breakdown of Chemical Engineering Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Chemical Engineering master’s degree recipients at California State University-Long Beach.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 5
Hispanic / Latino 5
Asian 2
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Chemical Engineering majors at California State University-Long Beach

Minority students account for 54% of Chemical Engineering master’s degree recipients at California State University-Long Beach, higher than the national average of 22%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Chemical Engineering Concentrations at California State University-Long Beach

The Chemical Engineering program at California State University-Long Beach breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Chemical Engineering 55

Top-Paying Careers for Chemical Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Chemical Engineering program at California State University-Long Beach go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Chemical Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Engineers, All Other $136,628
Chemical Engineers $130,903
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers $121,651
Solar Energy Systems Engineers $116,775
Mechatronics Engineers $115,569
Microsystems Engineers $104,558
Architectural and Engineering Managers $101,277
Wind Energy Engineers $98,460
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers $89,263
Photonics Engineers $84,667

References

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