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.
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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):
| 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.
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).
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 |
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).
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 |
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
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.