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Chemical Engineering in Pennsylvania

Chemical Engineering Schools in Pennsylvania

90 Chemical Engineering students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Chemical Engineering is the 269th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Chemical Engineering Majors in Pennsylvania

Chemical Engineering majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 41
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 13

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, a chemical engineering major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of chemical engineering majors in Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 13.3%
  • Black or African American: 10.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.6%
  • White: 33.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 35.6%
  • Other Races: 2.2%
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Jobs for Chemical Engineering Grads in Pennsylvania

16,330 people in the state and 399,910 in the nation are employed in jobs related to chemical engineering.

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Wages for Chemical Engineering Jobs in Pennsylvania

In this state, chemical engineering grads earn an average of $97,390. Nationwide, they make an average of $113,680.

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There are 2 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer chemical engineering degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 57% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1.

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#2

Lehigh University

Bethlehem
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
7,067 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. An average student at Lehigh will pay a net price of $32,125. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Chemical Engineering Careers in PA

Some of the careers chemical engineering majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Engineering Professors 12% $98,010
Chemical Engineers 9% $91,890
Architectural and Engineering Managers 7% $143,610

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to chemical engineering.

Major Annual Graduates in PA
General Chemical Engineering 179

View all majors related to Chemical Engineering

View Nationwide Chemical Engineering Report

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