Chemical Engineering Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 196 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering. This degree is more popular with male students, and about36% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 7.0% of Chemical Engineering graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Chemical Engineering Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 10,939 degrees were awarded toChemical Engineering majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Chemical Engineering at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 8 |
| Associate’s Degree | 45 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 8,068 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,679 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,139 |
Earnings of Chemical Engineering Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering of $87,755 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $74,187 |
| 4 years | $87,755 |
| 5 years | $99,039 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Chemical Engineering majors who have their bachelor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 58.3% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 4,700 |
| Women | 3,368 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Chemical Engineering graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,592 | 56.9% |
| Asian | 1,063 | 13.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 986 | 12.2% |
| Black or African American | 323 | 4.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 6 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 360 | 4.5% |
| Race Unknown | 169 | 2.1% |
| International Students | 567 | 7.0% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 7.0% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Chemical Engineering Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 214 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Chemical Engineering students seeking a bachelor's degree is Texas A&M University-College Station. This school awarded 261 bachelor's degrees in Chemical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Chemical Engineering. This school awarded 243 bachelor's degrees in Chemical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Chemical Engineering. This school awarded 217 bachelor's degrees in Chemical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Chemical Engineering. This school awarded 204 bachelor's degrees in Chemical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Chemical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 191 people received their bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Chemical Engineering. This school awarded 179 bachelor's degrees in Chemical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Chemical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 177 people received their bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for Chemical Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 174 people received their bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Chemical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 165 people received their bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Chemical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 158 people received their bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Chemical Engineering. This school awarded 157 bachelor's degrees in Chemical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Chemical Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 151 bachelor's degrees in Chemical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado School of Mines is a popular choice for Chemical Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 150 bachelor's degrees in Chemical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University is a popular choice for Chemical Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 148 people received their bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Chemical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 145 people received their bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Alabama comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Chemical Engineering. This school awarded 140 bachelor's degrees in Chemical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Chemical Engineering. This school awarded 135 bachelor's degrees in Chemical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Chemical Engineering. This school awarded 134 bachelor's degrees in Chemical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Delaware comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Chemical Engineering. This school awarded 128 bachelor's degrees in Chemical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northeastern University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Chemical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 124 people received their bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Chemical Engineering Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering | 10,624 |
| Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering | 297 |
| Chemical Engineering, Other | 18 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Chemical Engineering that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 42,939 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 26,760 |
| Civil Engineering | 20,005 |
| Computer Engineering | 19,986 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 13,914 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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