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Chemical Engineering at University of South Florida

If you are interested in studying Chemical Engineering, you may want to check out the program at University of South Florida. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of South Florida is in Tampa, FL.

During the most recent reporting year, 62 chemical engineering degrees were granted at University of South Florida.

Online Class Availability at University of South Florida

Distance learning is available at University of South Florida. Among 49,622 students, 7,519 (15%) studied exclusively online and 25,913 (52%) took at least some classes online.

Chemical Engineering Rankings at University of South Florida

Rankings can help you compare University of South Florida’s Chemical Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Florida	#2 of 4
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#2 of 31
Best Schools (Quality)	Florida	#3 of 4
Best Value	Nationwide	#12 of 159
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#22 of 31
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#122 of 159

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Florida	#2 of 4
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#2 of 31
Best Schools (Quality)	Florida	#3 of 4
Best Value	Nationwide	#12 of 159
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#22 of 31
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#122 of 159

Earnings for Chemical Engineering Graduates from University of South Florida

Graduates of University of South Florida’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	$61,216
2 years	$58,898
3 years	$71,177
4 years	$78,184
5 years	$84,431

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Chemical Engineering graduates from University of South Florida report median earnings of $78,184, compared with $58,776 for all University of South Florida graduates — about 33% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Chemical Engineering graduates from University of South Florida is $24,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Chemical Engineering graduates at University of South Florida, by degree type.

Program-wide, Chemical Engineering graduates at University of South Florida are 50% women (31) and 50% men (31).

Chemical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of South Florida

Of the 49 bachelor’s chemical engineering graduates at University of South Florida, 49% were women (24) and 51% were men (25).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	16
Hispanic / Latino	11
Black / African American	3
Asian	3
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	14
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 37% of Chemical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of South Florida, above the national average of 34%.*

Chemical Engineering Master’s Program at University of South Florida

Among the 8 master’s chemical engineering graduates at University of South Florida, 50% were women (4) and 50% were men (4).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
International (Nonresident)	8

Chemical Engineering Doctoral Program at University of South Florida

Among the 5 doctoral chemical engineering degrees awarded at University of South Florida, 60% were women (3) and 40% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
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 South Florida

This Chemical Engineering program at University of South Florida offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Chemical Engineering	62

Top-Paying Careers for Chemical Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Chemical Engineering program at University of South Florida pursue many career paths. Here 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.