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Chemical Engineering Schools in Colorado

65 students earned Chem Eng degrees in Colorado in the 2020-2021 year.

A Chemical Engineering major is the 65th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Chemical Engineering Majors in Colorado

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 33
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 31
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 31
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 31
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Colorado, 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 Colorado is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.2%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.6%
  • White: 56.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 26.2%
  • Other Races: 6.2%
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Jobs for Chemical Engineering Grads in Colorado

In this state, there are 7,580 people employed in jobs related to a chem eng degree, compared to 399,910 nationwide.

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Wages for Chemical Engineering Jobs in Colorado

Chem Eng grads earn an average of $106,950 in the state and $113,680 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Colorado that offer chem eng degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
37,437 Total Students

67% of students get financical aid. 74% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 2.40% which is lower than average.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
6,744 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $76,135 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 72%. It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
32,428 Total Students

The 2.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,704 after earning their degree at this institution.

Chemical Engineering Careers in CO

Some of the careers chem eng majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Engineering Professors 29% $101,150
Chemical Engineers 20% $94,740
Engineers 17% $111,020
Architectural and Engineering Managers 13% $160,210

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

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Electrical Engineering 208
General Engineering 200
Mechanical Engineering 193
Aeronautical Engineering 176
Civil Engineering 167
Systems Engineering 117
Materials Engineering 35
Biomedical Engineering 34

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View Nationwide Chemical Engineering Report

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