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Chemical Engineering at University of Colorado Boulder

If you plan to study Chemical Engineering, consider the program at University of Colorado Boulder. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Colorado Boulder is in Boulder, CO.

During the most recent reporting year, 84 chemical engineering degrees were granted at University of Colorado Boulder.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Colorado Boulder

Online coursework is an option at University of Colorado Boulder. Among 38,799 students, 797 (2%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 14,197 (37%) took at least some classes online.

Chemical Engineering Rankings at University of Colorado Boulder

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Colorado	#1 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#2 of 8
Best Value	Colorado	#2 of 3
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#7 of 8
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#52 of 159
Best Value	Nationwide	#103 of 159

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Colorado	#1 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#2 of 8
Best Value	Colorado	#2 of 3
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#7 of 8
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#52 of 159
Best Value	Nationwide	#103 of 159

Earnings for Chemical Engineering Graduates from University of Colorado Boulder

Graduates of University of Colorado Boulder’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	$59,177
2 years	$65,937
3 years	$77,440
4 years	$93,146
5 years	$115,257

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Chemical Engineering graduates from University of Colorado Boulder take home a median $93,146, compared with $71,162 for all University of Colorado Boulder graduates — about 31% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Chemical Engineering graduates from University of Colorado Boulder is $24,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Chemical Engineering graduates at University of Colorado Boulder, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Chemical Engineering graduates at University of Colorado Boulder are 32% women (27) and 68% men (57).

Chemical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Colorado Boulder

Among the 43 bachelor’s chemical engineering degrees awarded at University of Colorado Boulder, 33% were women (14) and 67% were men (29).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	28
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	1
Asian	3
Two or More Races	5
International (Nonresident)	4

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 26% of Chemical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Colorado Boulder, below the national average of 34%.*

Chemical Engineering Master’s Program at University of Colorado Boulder

Of the 21 master’s chemical engineering graduates at University of Colorado Boulder, 43% were women (9) and 57% were men (12).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Hispanic / Latino	3
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	9

Minority students account for 29% of Chemical Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Colorado Boulder, higher than the national average of 22%.*

Chemical Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Colorado Boulder

Among the 20 doctoral chemical engineering graduates at University of Colorado Boulder, 20% were women (4) and 80% were men (16).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	13
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	6

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 5% of Chemical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of Colorado Boulder, 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 University of Colorado Boulder

The Chemical Engineering program at University of Colorado Boulder breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Chemical Engineering	84

Top-Paying Careers for Chemical Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Chemical Engineering program at University of Colorado Boulder 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.