Chemical Engineering at University of Kansas
If you plan to study Chemical Engineering, take a look at what University of Kansas. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Kansas is in Lawrence, KS.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 72 chemical engineering degrees were awarded at University of Kansas.
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Online Class Availability at University of Kansas
Online coursework is an option at University of Kansas. Among 29,792 students, 3,126 (10%) studied exclusively online and 10,681 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Chemical Engineering Rankings at University of Kansas
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Kansas’s Chemical Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Kansas | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #3 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #5 of 12 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #65 of 159 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #91 of 159 |
Earnings for Chemical Engineering Graduates from University of Kansas
Students who complete University of Kansas’s Chemical Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $65,436 |
| 2 years | $59,722 |
| 3 years | $72,306 |
| 4 years | $82,447 |
| 5 years | $86,557 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Chemical Engineering graduates from University of Kansas take home a median $82,447, compared with $65,918 for all University of Kansas graduates — about 25% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Chemical Engineering graduates from University of Kansas comes in at $20,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Chemical Engineering graduates at University of Kansas, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Chemical Engineering graduates at University of Kansas are 51% women (37) and 49% men (35).
Chemical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Kansas
Among the 71 bachelor’s chemical engineering degrees awarded at University of Kansas, 52% were women (37) and 48% were men (34).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Chemical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Kansas.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 45 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 10 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Minority students account for 34% of Chemical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Kansas, below the national average of 34%.*
Chemical Engineering Master’s Program at University of Kansas
Among the 1 master’s chemical engineering graduates at University of Kansas, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Chemical Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Kansas.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
*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 Kansas
The Chemical Engineering program at University of Kansas includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Chemical Engineering | 72 |
Top-Paying Careers for Chemical Engineering Graduates
Graduates of the Chemical Engineering program at University of Kansas pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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.
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