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Chem Eng in Pennsylvania

Chem Eng Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2022-2023, 633 students earned their Chem Eng degrees in PA.

A Chem Eng major is the 73rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Chem Eng Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 95
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 43
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 43
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 43
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 10.7%
  • Black or African American: 2.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.6%
  • White: 61.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 17.2%
  • Other Races: 3.5%
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Jobs for Chem Eng Grads in Pennsylvania

In this state, there are 11,480 people employed in jobs related to a chem eng degree, compared to 257,880 nationwide.

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Wages for Chem Eng Jobs in Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a chem eng grad in the state is $114,870, compared to a typical salary of $114,470 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer chem eng degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

76 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
13,519 Total Students

56% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 5 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $34,550.

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Drexel University

Philadelphia
29 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $35,596. The full-time teacher rate is 55%.

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25 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate

68% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

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19 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

77% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#5

Lehigh University

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

This private institution charges an average net price of $32,125. 75% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 85%.

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Villanova University

Villanova
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
11,032 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.03 years. This private school has an average net price of $43,090. The full-time teacher rate is 67%.

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Bucknell University

Lewisburg
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
3,726 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 61% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
6,150 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 45%. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

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Chem Eng Careers in PA

Some of the careers chem eng 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 chem eng.

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering 27

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