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Chemical Engineering at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is located in Champaign, IL.

During the most recent reporting year, 177 chemical engineering graduations were recorded at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Studying Online at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Distance learning is available at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Of 59,238 students, 9,212 (16%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 24,831 (42%) took at least some classes online.

Chemical Engineering Rankings at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Rankings can help you compare University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s Chemical Engineering program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Illinois	#2 of 5
Best Value	Illinois	#2 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#4 of 26
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#4 of 26
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#10 of 159
Best Value	Nationwide	#34 of 159

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Illinois	#2 of 5
Best Value	Illinois	#2 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#4 of 26
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#4 of 26
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#10 of 159
Best Value	Nationwide	#34 of 159

Earnings for Chemical Engineering Graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Graduates of University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s Chemical Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$73,493
2 years	$74,279
3 years	$87,314
4 years	$93,416
5 years	$107,589

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Chemical Engineering graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign report median earnings of $93,416, compared with $91,048 for all University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign graduates — about 3% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Chemical Engineering graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign comes in at $22,850.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Chemical Engineering graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Chemical Engineering graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign are 38% women (68) and 62% men (109).

Chemical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Of the 145 bachelor’s chemical engineering degrees awarded at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 37% were women (54) and 63% were men (91).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	64
Hispanic / Latino	11
Black / African American	5
Asian	32
Two or More Races	7
International (Nonresident)	20
Unknown	6

Minority students account for 38% of Chemical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, higher than the national average of 34%.*

Chemical Engineering Master’s Program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Among the 19 master’s chemical engineering graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 37% were women (7) and 63% were men (12).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	2
Asian	2
International (Nonresident)	8

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 32% of Chemical Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, higher than the national average of 22%.*

Chemical Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Of the 13 doctoral chemical engineering graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 54% were women (7) and 46% were men (6).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Chemical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Hispanic / Latino	2
Asian	2
International (Nonresident)	6

Minority students account for 31% of Chemical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign

This Chemical Engineering program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Chemical Engineering	177

Best-Paid Careers for Chemical Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Chemical Engineering program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign pursue many career paths. Here 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

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.