Chemical Engineering at University of Rhode Island
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University of Rhode Island is located in Kingston, RI.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 30 chemical engineering degrees were granted at University of Rhode Island.
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Studying Online at University of Rhode Island
Online coursework is an option at University of Rhode Island. Of 17,210 students, 818 (5%) studied exclusively online and 5,946 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Chemical Engineering Rankings at University of Rhode Island
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Rhode Island’s Chemical Engineering program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rhode Island | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Rhode Island | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #4 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #10 of 12 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #99 of 159 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #123 of 159 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rhode Island | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Rhode Island | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #4 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #10 of 12 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #99 of 159 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #123 of 159 |
Earnings for Chemical Engineering Graduates from University of Rhode Island
Students who complete University of Rhode Island’s Chemical Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $66,167 |
| 2 years | $61,064 |
| 3 years | $71,291 |
| 4 years | $82,506 |
| 5 years | $89,578 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Chemical Engineering graduates from University of Rhode Island report median earnings of $82,506, compared with $67,030 for all University of Rhode Island graduates — about 23% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Chemical Engineering graduates from University of Rhode Island comes in at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Chemical Engineering graduates at University of Rhode Island, by degree type.
Program-wide, Chemical Engineering graduates at University of Rhode Island are 43% women (13) and 57% men (17).
Chemical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Rhode Island
Among the 25 bachelor’s chemical engineering graduates at University of Rhode Island, 44% were women (11) and 56% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Chemical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Rhode Island.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 21 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 16% of Chemical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Rhode Island, below the national average of 34%.*
Chemical Engineering Master’s Program at University of Rhode Island
Among the 2 master’s chemical engineering degrees awarded at University of Rhode Island, 100% were women (2) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Chemical Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Rhode Island.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Chemical Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Rhode Island
Among the 3 doctoral chemical engineering degrees awarded at University of Rhode Island, 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 Rhode Island.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Chemical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of Rhode Island, 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 Rhode Island
The Chemical Engineering program at University of Rhode Island includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Chemical Engineering | 30 |
Best-Paid Careers for Chemical Engineering Graduates
Graduates of the Chemical Engineering program at University of Rhode Island go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.