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Chemical Engineering at University of Delaware

What traits are you looking for in a school for Chemical Engineering, you may want to check out the program at University of Delaware. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Delaware is located in Newark, DE.

During the most recent reporting year, 128 chemical engineering degrees were awarded at University of Delaware.

Online Class Availability at University of Delaware

Many students take online classes at University of Delaware. Of 24,412 students, 1,739 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,180 (38%) took at least some classes online.

Chemical Engineering Rankings at University of Delaware

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Delaware	#1 of 1
Best Value	Delaware	#1 of 1
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#5 of 34
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#9 of 34
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#44 of 159
Best Value	Nationwide	#53 of 159

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Delaware	#1 of 1
Best Value	Delaware	#1 of 1
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#5 of 34
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#9 of 34
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#44 of 159
Best Value	Nationwide	#53 of 159

Earnings for Chemical Engineering Graduates from University of Delaware

Graduates of University of Delaware’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	$82,784
2 years	$66,401
3 years	$73,424
4 years	$86,289
5 years	$94,396

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Chemical Engineering graduates from University of Delaware report median earnings of $86,289, compared with $69,282 for all University of Delaware graduates — about 25% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Chemical Engineering graduates from University of Delaware comes in at $26,058.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Chemical Engineering graduates at University of Delaware, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Chemical Engineering graduates at University of Delaware are 30% women (38) and 70% men (90).

Chemical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Delaware

Of the 82 bachelor’s chemical engineering degrees awarded at University of Delaware, 30% were women (25) and 70% were men (57).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	47
Hispanic / Latino	5
Asian	17
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	11

Minority students account for 29% of Chemical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Delaware, below the national average of 34%.*

Chemical Engineering Master’s Program at University of Delaware

Of the 13 master’s chemical engineering graduates at University of Delaware, 23% were women (3) and 77% were men (10).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	4
International (Nonresident)	6

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 38% of Chemical Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Delaware, higher than the national average of 22%.*

Chemical Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Delaware

Among the 33 doctoral chemical engineering degrees awarded at University of Delaware, 30% were women (10) and 70% were men (23).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	13
Asian	3
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	13
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 18% of Chemical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of Delaware, higher 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 Delaware

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

Concentration	Graduates
General Chemical Engineering	128

Highest-Paying Careers for Chemical Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Chemical Engineering program at University of Delaware go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-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.