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Chemical Engineering at University of California-Riverside

If you plan to study Chemical Engineering, take a look at what University of California-Riverside. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of California-Riverside sits in Riverside, CA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 67 chemical engineering degrees were granted at University of California-Riverside.

Studying Online at University of California-Riverside

Many students take online classes at University of California-Riverside. Of 26,384 students, 263 (1%) studied exclusively online and 9,377 (36%) took at least some classes online.

Chemical Engineering Rankings at University of California-Riverside

Rankings can help you compare University of California-Riverside’s Chemical Engineering program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	California	#6 of 13
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#8 of 17
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#11 of 13
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#12 of 17
Best Value	Nationwide	#32 of 159
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#82 of 159

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	California	#6 of 13
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#8 of 17
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#11 of 13
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#12 of 17
Best Value	Nationwide	#32 of 159
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#82 of 159

Earnings for Chemical Engineering Graduates from University of California-Riverside

Students who complete University of California-Riverside’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	$44,484
2 years	$49,464
3 years	$66,365
4 years	$80,354
5 years	$90,784

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Chemical Engineering graduates from University of California-Riverside earn a median of $80,354, compared with $57,708 for all University of California-Riverside graduates — about 39% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Chemical Engineering graduates from University of California-Riverside is $17,413.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Chemical Engineering graduates at University of California-Riverside, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Chemical Engineering graduates at University of California-Riverside are 34% women (23) and 66% men (44).

Chemical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of California-Riverside

Among the 48 bachelor’s chemical engineering degrees awarded at University of California-Riverside, 33% were women (16) and 67% were men (32).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Hispanic / Latino	21
Black / African American	1
Asian	17
Two or More Races	2
Unknown	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 85% of Chemical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-Riverside, higher than the national average of 34%.*

Chemical Engineering Master’s Program at University of California-Riverside

Of the 9 master’s chemical engineering degrees awarded at University of California-Riverside, 44% were women (4) and 56% were men (5).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Hispanic / Latino	3
Asian	1
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
International (Nonresident)	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 56% of Chemical Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of California-Riverside, higher than the national average of 22%.*

Chemical Engineering Doctoral Program at University of California-Riverside

Of the 10 doctoral chemical engineering graduates at University of California-Riverside, 30% were women (3) and 70% were men (7).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	7

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Chemical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of California-Riverside, 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 California-Riverside

This Chemical Engineering program at University of California-Riverside breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Chemical Engineering	67

Best-Paid Careers for Chemical Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Chemical Engineering program at University of California-Riverside pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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.