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Chemical Engineering in New Jersey

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Chemical Engineering Schools in New Jersey

In 2020-2021, 108 students earned their Chem Eng degrees in NJ.

In terms of popularity, Chemical Engineering is the 43rd most popular major in the state out of a total 203 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Chemical Engineering Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 76
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 32
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 32
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 32

Gender Distribution

In New Jersey, 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 New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 18.5%
  • Black or African American: 2.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.7%
  • White: 27.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 43.5%
  • Other Races: 3.7%
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Jobs for Chemical Engineering Grads in New Jersey

There are 10,190 people in the state and 399,910 people in the nation working in chem eng jobs.

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Wages for Chemical Engineering Jobs in New Jersey

A typical salary for a chem eng grad in the state is $122,210, compared to a typical salary of $113,680 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in New Jersey that offer chem eng degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
50,411 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 60%. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 66% get financial aid.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
11,652 Total Students

The 4.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. 57% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,582.

#3

Princeton University

Princeton
29 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
7,853 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $9,836. Most students complete their degree in 4.10 years. The student loan default rate of 0.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
7,257 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%.

Chemical Engineering Careers in NJ

Some of the careers chem eng majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Chemical Engineers 12% $115,330
Engineering Professors 11% $0
Architectural and Engineering Managers 9% $153,720
Engineers 5% $116,570

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Electrical Engineering 319
Systems Engineering 284
Mechanical Engineering 219
Civil Engineering 192
Computer Engineering 169
Biomedical Engineering 107
Industrial Engineering 87
General Engineering 64

View all majors related to Chemical Engineering

View Nationwide Chemical Engineering Report

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