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Chemical Engineering at University of Houston

Chemical Engineering at University of Houston

If you plan to study Chemical Engineering, you may want to check out the program at University of Houston. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Houston sits in Houston, TX.

During the most recent reporting year, 100 chemical engineering degrees were awarded at University of Houston.

Studying Online at University of Houston

Distance learning is available at University of Houston. Among 47,980 students, 5,933 (12%) studied exclusively online and 26,962 (56%) took at least some classes online.

Chemical Engineering Rankings at University of Houston

Use these rankings to compare University of Houston’s Chemical Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Texas #4 of 10
Best Schools (Quality) Southwest (Region) #5 of 17
Best Value Texas #6 of 10
Best Value Southwest (Region) #8 of 17
Best Value Nationwide #28 of 159
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #48 of 159

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Texas #4 of 10
Best Schools (Quality) Southwest (Region) #5 of 17
Best Value Texas #6 of 10
Best Value Southwest (Region) #8 of 17
Best Value Nationwide #28 of 159
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #48 of 159

Earnings for Chemical Engineering Graduates from University of Houston

Graduates of University of Houston’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 Houston
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $77,026
2 years $55,512
3 years $75,789
4 years $87,883
5 years $99,077

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Chemical Engineering graduates from University of Houston earn a median of $87,883, compared with $66,496 for all University of Houston graduates — about 32% higher than the school-wide median.

Chemical Engineering earnings compared with all majors at University of Houston

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Chemical Engineering graduates from University of Houston comes in at $20,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Chemical Engineering graduates at University of Houston, by degree type.

Program-wide, Chemical Engineering graduates at University of Houston are 32% women (32) and 68% men (68).

Chemical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Houston

Among the 78 bachelor’s chemical engineering graduates at University of Houston, 33% were women (26) and 67% were men (52).

University of Houston 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 Houston.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 21
Hispanic / Latino 25
Black / African American 3
Asian 15
Two or More Races 5
International (Nonresident) 8
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Chemical Engineering majors at University of Houston

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 62% of Chemical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Houston, higher than the national average of 34%.*

Chemical Engineering Master’s Program at University of Houston

Among the 9 master’s chemical engineering graduates at University of Houston, 22% were women (2) and 78% were men (7).

University of Houston 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 Houston.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
Hispanic / Latino 3
International (Nonresident) 3
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Chemical Engineering majors at University of Houston

Minority students account for 33% of Chemical Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Houston, above the national average of 22%.*

Chemical Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Houston

Among the 13 doctoral chemical engineering graduates at University of Houston, 31% were women (4) and 69% were men (9).

University of Houston gender breakdown of Chemical Engineering Doctoral degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 1
Hispanic / Latino 1
International (Nonresident) 11
Racial-ethnic diversity of Chemical Engineering majors at University of Houston

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 8% of Chemical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of Houston, 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 Houston

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

Concentration Graduates
General Chemical Engineering 100

Highest-Paying Careers for Chemical Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Chemical Engineering program at University of Houston work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Chemical Engineering majors, 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

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