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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 83rd 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

There are 36,080 people in the state and 257,880 people in the nation working in chem eng jobs.

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Wages for Chem Eng Jobs in California

Chem Eng grads earn an average of $129,790 in the state and $114,470 nationwide.

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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

This private institution charges an average net price of $10,851. Of all the students who attend this school, 68% get financial aid. 99% of the teachers are full time.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 57% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,637.

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

The average student takes 4.29 years to complete their degree at UCSD. 88% of the teachers are full time. 61% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $29,462. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 76% of students get financical aid.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 60% get financial aid.

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

This public school has an average net price of $12,426. It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate. 80% of students get financical aid.

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,674. 88% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.30 years to graduate.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. 88% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.22 years to graduate.

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

The average student takes 4.30 years to complete their degree at UCR. The full-time teacher rate is 90%. The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 71% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 3 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $16,550.

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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

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