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Chemical Engineering at University of North Dakota

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

University of North Dakota sits in Grand Forks, ND.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 46 chemical engineering degrees were awarded at University of North Dakota.

Studying Online at University of North Dakota

Online coursework is an option at University of North Dakota. Of 15,019 students, 5,225 (35%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,272 (35%) took at least some classes online.

Chemical Engineering Rankings at University of North Dakota

Use these rankings to compare University of North Dakota’s Chemical Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	North Dakota	#1 of 1
Best Value	North Dakota	#1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#7 of 12
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#8 of 12
Best Value	Nationwide	#87 of 159
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#108 of 159

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	North Dakota	#1 of 1
Best Value	North Dakota	#1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#7 of 12
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#8 of 12
Best Value	Nationwide	#87 of 159
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#108 of 159

Earnings for Chemical Engineering Graduates from University of North Dakota

Those who finish University of North Dakota’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	$62,457
2 years	$66,325
3 years	$79,432
4 years	$88,123
5 years	$92,442

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Chemical Engineering graduates from University of North Dakota take home a median $88,123, compared with $67,610 for all University of North Dakota graduates — about 30% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Chemical Engineering graduates from University of North Dakota comes in at $26,950.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Chemical Engineering graduates at University of North Dakota, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Chemical Engineering graduates at University of North Dakota are 24% women (11) and 76% men (35).

Chemical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of North Dakota

Among the 33 bachelor’s chemical engineering degrees awarded at University of North Dakota, 30% were women (10) and 70% were men (23).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Chemical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of North Dakota.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	26
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	1
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 12% of Chemical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of North Dakota, below the national average of 34%.*

Chemical Engineering Master’s Program at University of North Dakota

Of the 10 master’s chemical engineering degrees awarded at University of North Dakota, 10% were women (1) and 90% were men (9).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Chemical Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of North Dakota.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	6

Minority students account for 10% of Chemical Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of North Dakota, lower than the national average of 22%.*

Chemical Engineering Doctoral Program at University of North Dakota

Among the 3 doctoral chemical engineering degrees awarded at University of North Dakota, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Black / African American	1
International (Nonresident)	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Chemical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of North Dakota, 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 North Dakota

The Chemical Engineering program at University of North Dakota includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Chemical Engineering	46

Best-Paid Careers for Chemical Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Chemical Engineering program at University of North Dakota pursue many career paths. 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

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.