Chemical Engineering at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Every chemical engineering school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the chem eng program at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign stacks up to those at other schools.UIUC is located in Champaign, Illinois and approximately 52,679 students attend the school each year.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Chemical Engineering section at the bottom of this page.
UIUC Chemical Engineering Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Chem Eng
- Master’s Degree in Chem Eng
UIUC Chemical Engineering Rankings
There were 17 students who received their doctoral degrees in chem eng, making the school the #18 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Chem Eng Student Demographics at UIUC
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chem eng majors at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
UIUC Chemical Engineering Master’s Program
In the chem eng master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of degree recipients. That is 2% better than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a master's in chem eng.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Concentrations Within Chemical Engineering
Chemical Engineering majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering | 25 |
Related Majors
- Systems Engineering
- Engineering Mechanics
- General Engineering
- Nuclear Engineering
- Agricultural Engineering
Careers That Chem Eng Grads May Go Into
A degree in chem eng can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for IL, the home state for University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
| Occupation | Jobs in IL | Average Salary in IL |
|---|---|---|
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 9,760 | $136,270 |
| Engineers | 4,000 | $87,220 |
| Engineering Professors | 1,330 | $114,010 |
| Chemical Engineers | 880 | $94,830 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Beyond My ken under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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