Chemical Engineering at Ohio University-Main Campus
If you are interested in studying Chemical Engineering, consider the program at Ohio University-Main Campus. Get started with the following essential facts.
Ohio University-Main Campus is in Athens, OH.
During the most recent reporting year, 45 chemical engineering degrees were awarded at Ohio University-Main Campus.
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Online Class Availability at Ohio University-Main Campus
Distance learning is available at Ohio University-Main Campus. Among 26,323 students, 6,865 (26%) studied exclusively online and 9,651 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Chemical Engineering Rankings at Ohio University-Main Campus
Use these rankings to compare Ohio University-Main Campus’s Chemical Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Ohio | #5 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #8 of 9 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #16 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #19 of 26 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #107 of 159 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #129 of 159 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Ohio | #5 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #8 of 9 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #16 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #19 of 26 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #107 of 159 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #129 of 159 |
Earnings for Chemical Engineering Graduates from Ohio University-Main Campus
Those who finish Ohio University-Main Campus’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 | $60,469 |
| 2 years | $57,318 |
| 3 years | $68,637 |
| 4 years | $84,847 |
| 5 years | $88,141 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Chemical Engineering graduates from Ohio University-Main Campus earn a median of $84,847, compared with $64,618 for all Ohio University-Main Campus graduates — about 31% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Chemical Engineering graduates from Ohio University-Main Campus stands at $23,250.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Chemical Engineering graduates at Ohio University-Main Campus, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Chemical Engineering graduates at Ohio University-Main Campus are 42% women (19) and 58% men (26).
Chemical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Ohio University-Main Campus
Among the 34 bachelor’s chemical engineering graduates at Ohio University-Main Campus, 41% were women (14) and 59% were men (20).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Chemical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Ohio University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 26 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of Chemical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Ohio University-Main Campus, lower than the national average of 34%.*
Chemical Engineering Master’s Program at Ohio University-Main Campus
Among the 5 master’s chemical engineering graduates at Ohio University-Main Campus, 40% were women (2) and 60% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Chemical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Ohio University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
Chemical Engineering Doctoral Program at Ohio University-Main Campus
Of the 6 doctoral chemical engineering graduates at Ohio University-Main Campus, 50% were women (3) and 50% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Chemical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Ohio University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 2 |
*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 Ohio University-Main Campus
The Chemical Engineering program at Ohio University-Main Campus offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Chemical Engineering | 44 |
| Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering | 1 |
Top-Paying Careers for Chemical Engineering Graduates
Those who complete Chemical Engineering program at Ohio University-Main Campus go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-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.