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Chem Eng in California

Chem Eng Schools in California

1,077 Chem Eng students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

A Chem Eng major is the 72nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Chem Eng Majors in California

Chem Eng majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 175
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 138
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 138
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 138

Gender Distribution

In California, a chem eng major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of chem eng majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 29.2%
  • Black or African American: 2.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 21.0%
  • White: 21.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 19.6%
  • Other Races: 6.2%
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Jobs for Chem Eng Grads in California

56,680 people in the state and 399,910 in the nation are employed in jobs related to chem eng.

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Wages for Chem Eng Jobs in California

In this state, chem eng grads earn an average of $107,700. Nationwide, they make an average of $113,680.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer chem eng degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
15,953 Total Students

The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at Stanford. This private school has an average net price of $10,851. The full-time teacher rate is 99%.

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38 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
44,589 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 73%. 57% of students get financical aid. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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31 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
39,576 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 61% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 88%. A typical student attending UCSD will pay a net price of $15,069.

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30 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

59% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. It takes the average student 4.17 years to graduate.

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29 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. 60% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,371.

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18 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
36,303 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 84%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,426. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it.

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17 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,074 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 63% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.30 years to complete their degree at UC Davis. The full-time teacher rate is 88%.

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16 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
26,179 Total Students

59% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.22 years to complete their degree at UCSB. The full-time teacher rate is 88%.

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14 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
26,434 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.30 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 90% are considered full time.

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13 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
2,240 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $16,550. It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 94%.

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Chem Eng Careers in CA

Some of the careers chem eng majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Engineering Professors 17% $124,990
Architectural and Engineering Managers 9% $164,290
Chemical Engineers 8% $98,560

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to chem eng.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Electrical Engineering 2,199
Computer Engineering 1,247
Mechanical Engineering 1,202
Civil Engineering 1,035
Biomedical Engineering 666
Systems Engineering 537
Aeronautical Engineering 470
Materials Engineering 308

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