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Chemical Engineering Schools in North Carolina

82 students earned Chem Eng degrees in North Carolina in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Chemical Engineering is the 71st most popular major in the state out of a total 211 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Chemical Engineering Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 55
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 27
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 27
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 27

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, 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 North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.8%
  • Black or African American: 4.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.4%
  • White: 45.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 32.9%
  • Other Races: 4.9%
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Jobs for Chemical Engineering Grads in North Carolina

7,860 people in the state and 399,910 in the nation are employed in jobs related to chem eng.

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Wages for Chemical Engineering Jobs in North Carolina

Chem Eng grads earn an average of $89,850 in the state and $113,680 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in North Carolina that offer chem eng degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

77 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
36,042 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.00%. In their early career, NC State grads earn an average salary of $50,971. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,411.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
12,753 Total Students

The 9.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.63 years. The full-time teacher rate is 64%.

Chemical Engineering Careers in NC

Some of the careers chem eng majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Engineering Professors 14% $82,540
Engineers 13% $85,110
Architectural and Engineering Managers 10% $132,780
Chemical Engineers 5% $97,700

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Electrical Engineering 388
Biomedical Engineering 220
Mechanical Engineering 215
Computer Engineering 176
Civil Engineering 143
Industrial Engineering 108
Textile Engineering 93
Manufacturing Engineering 38

View all majors related to Chemical Engineering

View Nationwide Chemical Engineering Report

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