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Chemical Engineering at Villanova University

Chemical Engineering at Villanova University

If you plan to study Chemical Engineering, you may want to check out the program at Villanova University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Villanova University is located in Villanova, PA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 61 chemical engineering degrees were awarded at Villanova University.

Studying Online at Villanova University

Distance learning is available at Villanova University. Among 10,041 students, 1,069 (11%) studied exclusively online and 1,768 (18%) took at least some classes online.

Chemical Engineering Rankings at Villanova University

Rankings can help you compare Villanova University’s Chemical Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Pennsylvania #7 of 12
Best Value Pennsylvania #12 of 12
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #15 of 34
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #33 of 34
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #62 of 159
Best Value Nationwide #158 of 159

Earnings for Chemical Engineering Graduates from Villanova University

Students who complete Villanova University’s Chemical Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Chemical Engineering at Villanova University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $67,578
2 years $68,499
3 years $78,032
4 years $91,386
5 years $100,946

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Chemical Engineering graduates from Villanova University report median earnings of $91,386, compared with $95,421 for all Villanova University graduates — about 4% lower than the school-wide median.

Chemical Engineering earnings compared with all majors at Villanova University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Chemical Engineering graduates from Villanova University stands at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Chemical Engineering graduates at Villanova University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Chemical Engineering graduates at Villanova University are 54% women (33) and 46% men (28).

Chemical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Villanova University

Among the 55 bachelor’s chemical engineering degrees awarded at Villanova University, 56% were women (31) and 44% were men (24).

Villanova University gender breakdown of Chemical Engineering Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 38
Hispanic / Latino 6
Black / African American 4
Asian 3
Two or More Races 3
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Chemical Engineering majors at Villanova University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of Chemical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Villanova University, below the national average of 34%.*

Chemical Engineering Master’s Program at Villanova University

Among the 6 master’s chemical engineering degrees awarded at Villanova University, 33% were women (2) and 67% were men (4).

Villanova University gender breakdown of Chemical Engineering Master's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 5
Asian 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Chemical Engineering majors at Villanova University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Chemical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Villanova University, below the national average of 22%.*

*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 Villanova University

The Chemical Engineering program at Villanova University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
General Chemical Engineering 61

Top-Paying Careers for Chemical Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Chemical Engineering program at Villanova University work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying 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

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