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Chemical Engineering at Princeton University

Chemical Engineering at Princeton University

If you are interested in studying Chemical Engineering, consider the program at Princeton University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Princeton University sits in Princeton, NJ.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 69 chemical engineering degrees were awarded at Princeton University.

Studying Online at Princeton University

Princeton University delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.

Chemical Engineering Rankings at Princeton University

Rankings can help you compare Princeton University’s Chemical Engineering program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New Jersey #1 of 5
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #1 of 34
Best Value New Jersey #1 of 5
Best Value Nationwide #3 of 159
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #8 of 34
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #43 of 159

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New Jersey #1 of 5
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #1 of 34
Best Value New Jersey #1 of 5
Best Value Nationwide #3 of 159
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #8 of 34
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #43 of 159

Earnings for Chemical Engineering Graduates from Princeton University

Students who complete Princeton University’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 $65,473

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Chemical Engineering graduates at Princeton University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Chemical Engineering graduates at Princeton University are 49% women (34) and 51% men (35).

Chemical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Princeton University

Among the 29 bachelor’s chemical engineering graduates at Princeton University, 69% were women (20) and 31% were men (9).

Princeton University gender breakdown of Chemical Engineering Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 7
Hispanic / Latino 5
Black / African American 2
Asian 8
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 6
Racial-ethnic diversity of Chemical Engineering majors at Princeton University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 55% of Chemical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Princeton University, higher than the national average of 34%.*

Chemical Engineering Master’s Program at Princeton University

Among the 17 master’s chemical engineering degrees awarded at Princeton University, 29% were women (5) and 71% were men (12).

Princeton University gender breakdown of Chemical Engineering Master's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 4
Hispanic / Latino 1
Black / African American 1
Asian 5
Two or More Races 2
International (Nonresident) 4
Racial-ethnic diversity of Chemical Engineering majors at Princeton University

Minority students account for 53% of Chemical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Princeton University, above the national average of 22%.*

Chemical Engineering Doctoral Program at Princeton University

Among the 23 doctoral chemical engineering graduates at Princeton University, 39% were women (9) and 61% were men (14).

Princeton University gender breakdown of Chemical Engineering Doctoral degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 11
Hispanic / Latino 3
Black / African American 1
Asian 6
International (Nonresident) 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Chemical Engineering majors at Princeton University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 43% of Chemical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Princeton University, higher than 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 Princeton University

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

Concentration Graduates
General Chemical Engineering 69

Best-Paid Careers for Chemical Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Chemical Engineering program at Princeton University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying 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

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