Doctor’s Degrees in Chemical Engineering
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Education Levels of Chem Eng Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,186 people earned their doctor's degree in chem eng. This makes it the 28th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in chem eng at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1,556 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,186 |
| Graduate Certificate | 11 |
Earnings of Chem Eng Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in chem eng is $112,828. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $112,828 to a high of $112,828.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for chem eng students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in chem eng. About 66.3% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 786 |
| Women | 400 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of chem eng doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 87 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 |
| White | 380 |
| International Students | 627 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 43 |
Most Popular Chem Eng Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 118 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in chem eng. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for chem eng majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 39,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,258 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,064 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their doctor's degree in chem eng from Georgia Tech. About 35% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in chem eng. Roughly 11,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,590 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,590 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their doctor's degree in chem eng from MIT. Of these students, 41% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Texas at Austin is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in chem eng. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,036 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their doctor's degree in chem eng from UT Austin. About 31% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Stanford University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in chem eng. Each year, around 15,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,693 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,487 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their doctor's degree in chem eng from Stanford. About 48% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
North Carolina State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in chem eng. Each year, around 36,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,095 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their doctor's degree in chem eng from NC State.
University of Colorado Boulder comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in chem eng. Roughly 37,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,004 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,251 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their doctor's degree in chem eng from CU - Boulder. Of these students, 38% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for chem eng majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Texas A&M University - College Station. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,815 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their doctor's degree in chem eng from Texas A&M College Station. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 31% were women.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in chem eng. Each year, around 52,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,006 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their doctor's degree in chem eng from UMN Twin Cities. About 39% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in chem eng. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,454 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,894 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their doctor's degree in chem eng from U-M. About 38% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Johns Hopkins University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in chem eng. Each year, around 28,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,480 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,480 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their doctor's degree in chem eng from Johns Hopkins. About 46% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Chicago is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in chem eng. Roughly 17,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,179 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,145 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their doctor's degree in chem eng from UChicago. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
University of Wisconsin - Madison comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in chem eng. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,273 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their doctor's degree in chem eng from UW - Madison.
University of California - Los Angeles is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in chem eng. Roughly 44,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their doctor's degree in chem eng from UCLA. Of these students, 47% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Delaware comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in chem eng. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,370 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,622 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in chem eng from UD. Of these students, 33% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Carnegie Mellon University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in chem eng. Each year, around 13,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,864 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $47,629 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in chem eng from Carnegie Mellon. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 27% were women.
The 16th most popular school in the country for chem eng majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Texas Tech University. Each year, around 40,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,935 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in chem eng from Texas Tech. About 31% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 16th most popular school in the country for chem eng majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,525 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,092 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in chem eng from Ohio State. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 17% were women.
The 18th most popular school in the country for chem eng majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Houston. Roughly 47,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,685 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,713 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in chem eng from UH. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 26% were women.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in chem eng. Each year, around 52,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,542 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,891 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in chem eng from UIUC. Of these students, 38% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Cornell University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in chem eng. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,456 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in chem eng from Cornell. Of these students, 24% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Chem Eng Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 1,138 | |
| 48 |
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References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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