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Chemical Engineering at West Virginia University

Chemical Engineering at West Virginia University

If you plan to study Chemical Engineering, you may want to check out the program at West Virginia University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

West Virginia University is located in Morgantown, WV.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 24 chemical engineering degrees were awarded at West Virginia University.

Online & Distance Learning at West Virginia University

Online coursework is an option at West Virginia University. Among 23,643 students, 2,958 (13%) studied exclusively online and 9,975 (42%) took at least some classes online.

Chemical Engineering Rankings at West Virginia University

Use these rankings to compare West Virginia University’s Chemical Engineering program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) West Virginia #1 of 1
Best Value West Virginia #1 of 1
Best Value Southeast (Region) #8 of 31
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #23 of 31
Best Value Nationwide #37 of 159
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #126 of 159

Earnings for Chemical Engineering Graduates from West Virginia University

Students who complete West Virginia University’s Chemical Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Chemical Engineering at West Virginia University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $63,506
2 years $62,012
3 years $77,273
4 years $81,841
5 years $89,812

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Chemical Engineering graduates from West Virginia University earn a median of $81,841, compared with $61,939 for all West Virginia University graduates — about 32% higher than the school-wide median.

Chemical Engineering earnings compared with all majors at West Virginia University

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Chemical Engineering graduates from West Virginia University stands at $22,843.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Program-wide, Chemical Engineering graduates at West Virginia University are 33% women (8) and 67% men (16).

Chemical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at West Virginia University

Among the 23 bachelor’s chemical engineering degrees awarded at West Virginia University, 35% were women (8) and 65% were men (15).

West Virginia 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 West Virginia University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 20
Hispanic / Latino 1
Asian 1
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Chemical Engineering majors at West Virginia University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 9% of Chemical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at West Virginia University, below the national average of 34%.*

Chemical Engineering Master’s Program at West Virginia University

Among the 1 master’s chemical engineering graduates at West Virginia University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).

West Virginia 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 West Virginia University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Chemical Engineering majors at West Virginia University

*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 West Virginia University

This Chemical Engineering program at West Virginia University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
General Chemical Engineering 24

Top-Paying Careers for Chemical Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Chemical Engineering program at West Virginia University pursue many career paths. Here are 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

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