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Chemical Engineering at Cornell University

If you are interested in studying Chemical Engineering, consider the program at Cornell University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Cornell University is in Ithaca, NY.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 86 chemical engineering degrees were granted at Cornell University.

Online Class Availability at Cornell University

Online coursework is an option at Cornell University. Of 26,793 students, 527 (2%) studied exclusively online and 1,572 (6%) took at least some classes online.

Chemical Engineering Rankings at Cornell University

Use these rankings to compare Cornell University’s Chemical Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#1 of 12
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#4 of 34
Best Value	New York	#10 of 12
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#19 of 159
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#23 of 34
Best Value	Nationwide	#140 of 159

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#1 of 12
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#4 of 34
Best Value	New York	#10 of 12
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#19 of 159
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#23 of 34
Best Value	Nationwide	#140 of 159

Earnings for Chemical Engineering Graduates from Cornell University

Students who complete Cornell University’s Chemical Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$74,126
2 years	$79,173
3 years	$88,184
4 years	$98,681
5 years	$117,310

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Chemical Engineering graduates from Cornell University report median earnings of $98,681, compared with $118,994 for all Cornell University graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Chemical Engineering graduates from Cornell University comes in at $14,361.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Chemical Engineering graduates at Cornell University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Chemical Engineering graduates at Cornell University are 43% women (37) and 57% men (49).

Chemical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Cornell University

Of the 35 bachelor’s chemical engineering graduates at Cornell University, 57% were women (20) and 43% were men (15).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Chemical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Cornell University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	9
Hispanic / Latino	4
Black / African American	1
Asian	12
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	5
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 57% of Chemical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Cornell University, higher than the national average of 34%.*

Chemical Engineering Master’s Program at Cornell University

Among the 40 master’s chemical engineering degrees awarded at Cornell University, 32% were women (13) and 68% were men (27).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Chemical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Cornell University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	2
Asian	3
International (Nonresident)	29
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 15% of Chemical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Cornell University, below the national average of 22%.*

Chemical Engineering Doctoral Program at Cornell University

Of the 11 doctoral chemical engineering degrees awarded at Cornell University, 36% were women (4) and 64% were men (7).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Chemical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Cornell University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	6

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 9% of Chemical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Cornell University, below the national average of 16%.*

*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 Cornell University

The Chemical Engineering program at Cornell University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Chemical Engineering	86

Top-Paying Careers for Chemical Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Chemical Engineering program at Cornell University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Chemical Engineering graduates, 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.