Chemical Engineering Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Chemical Engineering is offered at 196 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Chemical Engineering. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about24% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 47.2% of Chemical Engineering graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Chemical Engineering Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 10,939 students earned theirChemical 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 (this page) | 1,679 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,139 |
Earnings of Chemical Engineering Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’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)
The data on debt ranges for Chemical Engineering majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master’s degrees in Chemical Engineering. About 63.4% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,050 |
| Women | 605 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Chemical Engineering graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 470 | 28.4% |
| Asian | 191 | 11.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 105 | 6.3% |
| Black or African American | 35 | 2.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 33 | 2.0% |
| Race Unknown | 37 | 2.2% |
| International Students | 781 | 47.2% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 47.2% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Chemical Engineering Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 214 colleges that offer a master’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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 261 people received their master's degree in Chemical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Chemical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh is a popular choice for Chemical Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 243 master'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.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Chemical Engineering. This school awarded 217 master'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 master's degrees in Chemical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 204 people received their master'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.
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Chemical Engineering. This school awarded 191 master's degrees in Chemical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Chemical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Chemical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 179 people received their master'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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a popular choice for Chemical Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 177 master's degrees in Chemical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Chemical Engineering here go on to 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 master's degrees in Chemical Engineering. This school awarded 174 master'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 comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Chemical Engineering. This school awarded 165 master'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 Florida comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Chemical Engineering. This school awarded 158 master'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 is a popular choice for Chemical Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 157 people received their master'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.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Chemical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 151 people received their master's degree in Chemical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Chemical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado School of Mines is a popular choice for Chemical Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 150 people received their master's degree in Chemical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 148 master's degrees in Chemical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Chemical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Chemical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 145 people received their master'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.
The University of Alabama is a popular choice for Chemical Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 140 people received their master'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 Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Chemical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 135 people received their master's degree in Chemical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Chemical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Chemical Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 134 master's degrees in Chemical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Chemical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Delaware comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Chemical Engineering. This school awarded 128 master's degrees in Chemical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Chemical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northeastern University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Chemical Engineering. This school awarded 124 master'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 master’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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