Chemical Engineering Doctor’s Degrees
There are 196 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Chemical Engineering. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about19% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 47.9% 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 | 8,068 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,679 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 1,139 |
Earnings of Chemical Engineering Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Chemical Engineering of $87,755 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor’s degrees in Chemical Engineering. About 67.6% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 770 |
| Women | 369 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Chemical Engineering graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 379 | 33.3% |
| Asian | 85 | 7.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 | 4.1% |
| Black or African American | 21 | 1.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 29 | 2.5% |
| Race Unknown | 31 | 2.7% |
| International Students | 546 | 47.9% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 47.9% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Chemical Engineering Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 214 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Chemical Engineering. Learn more about the most popular below:
Texas A&M University-College Station tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Chemical Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 261 doctor's degrees in Chemical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degrees in Chemical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 243 people received their doctor'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.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Chemical Engineering. This school awarded 217 doctor'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 doctor's degrees in Chemical Engineering. This school awarded 204 doctor'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 is a popular choice for Chemical Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 191 people received their doctor'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 California-Berkeley is a popular choice for Chemical Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 179 people received their doctor's degree in Chemical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Chemical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a popular choice for Chemical Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 177 doctor'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.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Chemical Engineering. This school awarded 174 doctor'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.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Chemical Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 165 people received their doctor'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 is a popular choice for Chemical Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 158 doctor'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.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Chemical Engineering. This school awarded 157 doctor's degrees in Chemical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Chemical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Chemical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 151 people received their doctor's degree in Chemical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Chemical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado School of Mines comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Chemical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 150 people received their doctor's degree in Chemical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Chemical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University is a popular choice for Chemical Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 148 doctor'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.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Chemical Engineering. This school awarded 145 doctor's degrees in Chemical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degrees in Chemical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 140 people received their doctor's degree in Chemical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Chemical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Chemical Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 135 people received their doctor's degree in Chemical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degrees in Chemical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 134 people received their doctor'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 Delaware is a popular choice for Chemical Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 128 people received their doctor's degree in Chemical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Chemical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northeastern University is a popular choice for Chemical Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 124 doctor'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.
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 doctor’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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