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Chemical Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin

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

The University of Texas at Austin is located in Austin, TX.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 174 chemical engineering degrees were awarded at The University of Texas at Austin.

Studying Online at The University of Texas at Austin

Many students take online classes at The University of Texas at Austin. Of 53,864 students, 257 (0%) studied exclusively online and 19,713 (37%) took at least some classes online.

Chemical Engineering Rankings at The University of Texas at Austin

These rankings give you a sense of how The University of Texas at Austin’s Chemical Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Southwest (Region)	#1 of 17
Best Schools (Quality)	Texas	#1 of 10
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#1 of 159
Best Value	Texas	#8 of 10
Best Value	Southwest (Region)	#14 of 17
Best Value	Nationwide	#76 of 159

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Southwest (Region)	#1 of 17
Best Schools (Quality)	Texas	#1 of 10
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#1 of 159
Best Value	Texas	#8 of 10
Best Value	Southwest (Region)	#14 of 17
Best Value	Nationwide	#76 of 159

Earnings for Chemical Engineering Graduates from The University of Texas at Austin

Graduates of The University of Texas at Austin’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	$77,308
2 years	$82,830
3 years	$89,285
4 years	$95,916
5 years	$110,742

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Chemical Engineering graduates from The University of Texas at Austin report median earnings of $95,916, compared with $77,647 for all The University of Texas at Austin graduates — about 24% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Chemical Engineering graduates from The University of Texas at Austin stands at $19,844.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Chemical Engineering graduates at The University of Texas at Austin, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Chemical Engineering graduates at The University of Texas at Austin are 41% women (71) and 59% men (103).

Chemical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at The University of Texas at Austin

Of the 138 bachelor’s chemical engineering graduates at The University of Texas at Austin, 43% were women (59) and 57% were men (79).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	51
Hispanic / Latino	20
Black / African American	3
Asian	51
Two or More Races	10
International (Nonresident)	3

Minority students account for 61% of Chemical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at The University of Texas at Austin, above the national average of 34%.*

Chemical Engineering Master’s Program at The University of Texas at Austin

Of the 11 master’s chemical engineering degrees awarded at The University of Texas at Austin, 36% were women (4) and 64% were men (7).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	4

Minority students account for 18% of Chemical Engineering master’s degree recipients at The University of Texas at Austin, lower than the national average of 22%.*

Chemical Engineering Doctoral Program at The University of Texas at Austin

Of the 25 doctoral chemical engineering degrees awarded at The University of Texas at Austin, 32% were women (8) and 68% were men (17).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	15
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	8
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 4% of Chemical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at The University of Texas at Austin, lower 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 The University of Texas at Austin

The Chemical Engineering program at The University of Texas at Austin includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Chemical Engineering	174

Highest-Paying Careers for Chemical Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Chemical Engineering program at The University of Texas at Austin work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid 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.