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Chemical Engineering at University of Dayton

Chemical Engineering at University of Dayton

What traits are you looking for in a school for Chemical Engineering, take a look at what University of Dayton. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Dayton is in Dayton, OH.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 42 chemical engineering degrees were awarded at University of Dayton.

Online Class Availability at University of Dayton

Many students take online classes at University of Dayton. Among 10,506 students, 729 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,896 (18%) took at least some classes online.

Chemical Engineering Rankings at University of Dayton

Rankings can help you compare University of Dayton’s Chemical Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Ohio #3 of 9
Best Value Ohio #8 of 9
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #10 of 26
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #23 of 26
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #53 of 159
Best Value Nationwide #136 of 159

Earnings for Chemical Engineering Graduates from University of Dayton

Students who complete University of Dayton’s Chemical Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Chemical Engineering at University of Dayton
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $68,637
2 years $72,274
3 years $78,310
4 years $90,775
5 years $99,917

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Chemical Engineering graduates from University of Dayton report median earnings of $90,775, compared with $66,617 for all University of Dayton graduates — about 36% higher than the school-wide median.

Chemical Engineering earnings compared with all majors at University of Dayton

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Chemical Engineering graduates from University of Dayton comes in at $22,999.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Program-wide, Chemical Engineering graduates at University of Dayton are 45% women (19) and 55% men (23).

Chemical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Dayton

Of the 34 bachelor’s chemical engineering graduates at University of Dayton, 47% were women (16) and 53% were men (18).

University of Dayton 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 University of Dayton.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 28
Hispanic / Latino 2
Black / African American 1
Asian 2
Two or More Races 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Chemical Engineering majors at University of Dayton

Minority students account for 18% of Chemical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Dayton, lower than the national average of 34%.*

Chemical Engineering Master’s Program at University of Dayton

Of the 8 master’s chemical engineering degrees awarded at University of Dayton, 38% were women (3) and 62% were men (5).

University of Dayton 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 University of Dayton.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
International (Nonresident) 6
Racial-ethnic diversity of Chemical Engineering majors at University of Dayton

*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 Dayton

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

Concentration Graduates
General Chemical Engineering 42

Top-Paying Careers for Chemical Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Chemical Engineering program at University of Dayton go on to a range of careers. 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

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