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Chemical Engineering at Kansas State University

If you are interested in studying Chemical Engineering, take a look at what Kansas State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Kansas State University is in Manhattan, KS.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 44 chemical engineering degrees were awarded at Kansas State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Kansas State University

Online coursework is an option at Kansas State University. Among 20,295 students, 3,365 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,916 (39%) took at least some classes online.

Chemical Engineering Rankings at Kansas State University

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Kansas	#2 of 2
Best Value	Kansas	#2 of 2
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#5 of 12
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#6 of 12
Best Value	Nationwide	#73 of 159
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#96 of 159

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Kansas	#2 of 2
Best Value	Kansas	#2 of 2
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#5 of 12
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#6 of 12
Best Value	Nationwide	#73 of 159
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#96 of 159

Earnings for Chemical Engineering Graduates from Kansas State University

Students who complete Kansas State 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	$71,780
2 years	$70,456
3 years	$81,885
4 years	$97,457
5 years	$105,727

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Chemical Engineering graduates from Kansas State University earn a median of $97,457, compared with $61,525 for all Kansas State University graduates — about 58% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Chemical Engineering graduates from Kansas State University is $24,750.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Chemical Engineering graduates at Kansas State University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Chemical Engineering graduates at Kansas State University are 25% women (11) and 75% men (33).

Chemical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Kansas State University

Of the 36 bachelor’s chemical engineering degrees awarded at Kansas State University, 28% were women (10) and 72% were men (26).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	33
Hispanic / Latino	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 6% of Chemical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Kansas State University, below the national average of 34%.*

Chemical Engineering Master’s Program at Kansas State University

Of the 3 master’s chemical engineering degrees awarded at Kansas State University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Black / African American	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Chemical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Kansas State University, higher than the national average of 22%.*

Chemical Engineering Doctoral Program at Kansas State University

Of the 5 doctoral chemical engineering graduates at Kansas State University, 20% were women (1) and 80% were men (4).

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

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

*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 Kansas State University

The Chemical Engineering program at Kansas State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Chemical Engineering	44

Highest-Paying Careers for Chemical Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Chemical Engineering program at Kansas State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying 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.