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Chemical Engineering Schools in New York

In 2020-2021, 305 students earned their Chem Eng degrees in NY.

In this state, Chemical Engineering is the 71st most popular major out of a total 280 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Chemical Engineering Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 218
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 74
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 74
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 74
Post-Master’s Certificate 13
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 13

Gender Distribution

In New York, 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 York is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.9%
  • Black or African American: 1.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.3%
  • White: 23.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 59.7%
  • Other Races: 4.3%
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Jobs for Chemical Engineering Grads in New York

In this state, there are 16,000 people employed in jobs related to a chem eng degree, compared to 399,910 nationwide.

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Wages for Chemical Engineering Jobs in New York

Chem Eng grads earn an average of $100,380 in the state and $113,680 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in New York that offer chem eng degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

85 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
30,135 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time. In their early career, Columbia grads earn an average salary of $79,434.

62 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
23,620 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%. Graduates earn an average $78,779 after graduation.

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
32,347 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.26 years to graduate. A typical student attending University at Buffalo will pay a net price of $19,262. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 86% of students receive it.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
7,501 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, RPI grads earn an average salary of $77,899.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
11,741 Total Students

An average student at University of Rochester will pay a net price of $31,340. The full-time teacher rate is 93%. Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
21,322 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $34,683. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 88% of students get financical aid.

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Manhattan College

Riverdale
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
3,965 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $30,215. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. The 3.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
15,227 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,588 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 42%. The student loan default rate of 3.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

65% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
887 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Chemical Engineering Careers in NY

Some of the careers chem eng majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Engineering Professors 22% $111,420
Chemical Engineers 11% $97,530
Architectural and Engineering Managers 10% $151,150
Engineers 10% $92,560

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Electrical Engineering 844
Mechanical Engineering 785
Operations Research 526
Computer Engineering 515
Biomedical Engineering 501
Industrial Engineering 465
Civil Engineering 393
General Engineering 144

View all majors related to Chemical Engineering

View Nationwide Chemical Engineering Report

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