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Chemical Engineering at University of Rochester

What traits are you looking for in a school for Chemical Engineering, take a look at what University of Rochester. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Rochester sits in Rochester, NY.

During the most recent reporting year, 42 chemical engineering graduations were recorded at University of Rochester.

Studying Online at University of Rochester

Many students take online classes at University of Rochester. Of 11,946 students, 690 (6%) studied exclusively online and 1,843 (15%) took at least some classes online.

Chemical Engineering Rankings at University of Rochester

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Rochester’s Chemical Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#5 of 12
Best Value	New York	#8 of 12
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#17 of 34
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#19 of 34
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#69 of 159
Best Value	Nationwide	#133 of 159

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#5 of 12
Best Value	New York	#8 of 12
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#17 of 34
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#19 of 34
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#69 of 159
Best Value	Nationwide	#133 of 159

Earnings for Chemical Engineering Graduates from University of Rochester

Graduates of University of Rochester’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	$68,223
2 years	$64,493
4 years	$85,039
5 years	$105,189

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Chemical Engineering graduates from University of Rochester report median earnings of $85,039, compared with $78,550 for all University of Rochester graduates — about 8% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Chemical Engineering graduates from University of Rochester is $23,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Chemical Engineering graduates at University of Rochester, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Chemical Engineering graduates at University of Rochester are 50% women (21) and 50% men (21).

Chemical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Rochester

Among the 31 bachelor’s chemical engineering graduates at University of Rochester, 58% were women (18) and 42% were men (13).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	19
Asian	2
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	7

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 16% of Chemical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Rochester, below the national average of 34%.*

Chemical Engineering Master’s Program at University of Rochester

Among the 3 master’s chemical engineering degrees awarded at University of Rochester, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
International (Nonresident)	2

Chemical Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Rochester

Among the 8 doctoral chemical engineering degrees awarded at University of Rochester, 25% were women (2) and 75% were men (6).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
International (Nonresident)	6

*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 Rochester

The Chemical Engineering program at University of Rochester offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Chemical Engineering	42

Top-Paying Careers for Chemical Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Chemical Engineering program at University of Rochester pursue many career paths. Here are the top-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.