Chemical Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
What traits are you looking for in a school for Chemical Engineering, take a look at what Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is located in Atlanta, GA.
During the most recent reporting year, 191 chemical engineering degrees were awarded at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus.
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Online & Distance Learning at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Online coursework is an option at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus. Of 53,363 students, 25,257 (47%) studied exclusively online and 4,292 (8%) took at least some classes online.
Chemical Engineering Rankings at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Rankings can help you compare Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus’s Chemical Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #6 of 31 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #6 of 31 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #15 of 159 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #35 of 159 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #6 of 31 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #6 of 31 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #15 of 159 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #35 of 159 |
Earnings for Chemical Engineering Graduates from Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Those who finish Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus’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 | $75,560 |
| 2 years | $74,307 |
| 3 years | $83,219 |
| 4 years | $92,771 |
| 5 years | $101,692 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Chemical Engineering graduates from Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus take home a median $92,771, compared with $119,759 for all Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Chemical Engineering graduates from Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus stands at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Chemical Engineering graduates at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Chemical Engineering graduates at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus are 51% women (97) and 49% men (94).
Chemical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Of the 144 bachelor’s chemical engineering degrees awarded at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus, 55% were women (79) and 45% were men (65).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Chemical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 71 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 14 |
| Black / African American | 10 |
| Asian | 26 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 18 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 36% of Chemical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus, higher than the national average of 34%.*
Chemical Engineering Master’s Program at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Among the 14 master’s chemical engineering degrees awarded at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus, 36% were women (5) and 64% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Chemical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 7 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 21% of Chemical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus, lower than the national average of 22%.*
Chemical Engineering Doctoral Program at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Among the 33 doctoral chemical engineering graduates at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus, 39% were women (13) and 61% were men (20).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Chemical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 21 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 15% of Chemical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus, 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 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
The Chemical Engineering program at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Chemical Engineering | 191 |
Best-Paid Careers for Chemical Engineering Graduates
Students who finish Chemical Engineering program at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus 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
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