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Chemical Engineering at University of Arizona

What traits are you looking for in a school for Chemical Engineering, you may want to check out the program at University of Arizona. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Arizona sits in Tucson, AZ.

During the most recent reporting year, 70 chemical engineering degrees were awarded at University of Arizona.

Studying Online at University of Arizona

Many students take online classes at University of Arizona. Of 56,365 students, 12,481 (22%) studied exclusively online and 23,089 (41%) took at least some classes online.

Chemical Engineering Rankings at University of Arizona

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Arizona’s Chemical Engineering program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Arizona	#2 of 2
Best Value	Arizona	#2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Southwest (Region)	#6 of 17
Best Value	Southwest (Region)	#9 of 17
Best Value	Nationwide	#49 of 159
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#64 of 159

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Arizona	#2 of 2
Best Value	Arizona	#2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Southwest (Region)	#6 of 17
Best Value	Southwest (Region)	#9 of 17
Best Value	Nationwide	#49 of 159
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#64 of 159

Earnings for Chemical Engineering Graduates from University of Arizona

Graduates of University of Arizona’s Chemical Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$71,489
2 years	$61,218
3 years	$70,543
4 years	$85,855
5 years	$95,730

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Chemical Engineering graduates from University of Arizona report median earnings of $85,855, compared with $66,225 for all University of Arizona graduates — about 30% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Chemical Engineering graduates from University of Arizona comes in at $21,250.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Chemical Engineering graduates at University of Arizona, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Chemical Engineering graduates at University of Arizona are 47% women (33) and 53% men (37).

Chemical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Arizona

Of the 57 bachelor’s chemical engineering graduates at University of Arizona, 42% were women (24) and 58% were men (33).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	24
Hispanic / Latino	9
Black / African American	3
Asian	3
Two or More Races	4
International (Nonresident)	12
Unknown	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Chemical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Arizona, lower than the national average of 34%.*

Chemical Engineering Master’s Program at University of Arizona

Among the 10 master’s chemical engineering degrees awarded at University of Arizona, 70% were women (7) and 30% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Hispanic / Latino	5
International (Nonresident)	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Chemical Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Arizona, above the national average of 22%.*

Chemical Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Arizona

Among the 3 doctoral chemical engineering graduates at University of Arizona, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Hispanic / Latino	2
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 67% of Chemical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of Arizona, above 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 University of Arizona

The Chemical Engineering program at University of Arizona offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Chemical Engineering	70

Top-Paying Careers for Chemical Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Chemical Engineering program at University of Arizona work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-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

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.