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Chemical Engineering at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

If you plan to study Chemical Engineering, you may want to check out the program at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is located in Ann Arbor, MI.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 135 chemical engineering degrees were granted at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Online coursework is an option at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. Of 52,855 students, 1,479 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,583 (9%) took at least some classes online.

Chemical Engineering Rankings at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Use these rankings to compare University of Michigan-Ann Arbor’s Chemical Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Michigan	#1 of 6
Best Value	Michigan	#1 of 6
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#2 of 26
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#6 of 26
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#18 of 159
Best Value	Nationwide	#31 of 159

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Michigan	#1 of 6
Best Value	Michigan	#1 of 6
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#2 of 26
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#6 of 26
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#18 of 159
Best Value	Nationwide	#31 of 159

Earnings for Chemical Engineering Graduates from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Those who finish University of Michigan-Ann Arbor’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	$75,199
2 years	$75,104
3 years	$81,766
4 years	$92,027
5 years	$100,000

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Chemical Engineering graduates from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor report median earnings of $92,027, compared with $92,481 for all University of Michigan-Ann Arbor graduates — about 0% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Chemical Engineering graduates from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor stands at $21,250.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Chemical Engineering graduates at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Chemical Engineering graduates at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor are 50% women (67) and 50% men (68).

Chemical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Of the 81 bachelor’s chemical engineering degrees awarded at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, 53% were women (43) and 47% were men (38).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	38
Hispanic / Latino	7
Black / African American	1
Asian	20
Two or More Races	6
International (Nonresident)	4
Unknown	5

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 42% of Chemical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, above the national average of 34%.*

Chemical Engineering Master’s Program at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Of the 31 master’s chemical engineering degrees awarded at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, 48% were women (15) and 52% were men (16).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	13
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	1
Asian	4
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	8
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of Chemical Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, above the national average of 22%.*

Chemical Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Of the 23 doctoral chemical engineering degrees awarded at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, 39% were women (9) and 61% were men (14).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Chemical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	10
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	2
Asian	2
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	5
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 30% of Chemical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, above 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 Michigan-Ann Arbor

The Chemical Engineering program at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Chemical Engineering	135

Top-Paying Careers for Chemical Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Chemical Engineering program at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying 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.