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Chemical Engineering Schools in Pennsylvania

206 students earned Chem Eng degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Chemical Engineering is the 57th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Chemical Engineering Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 132
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 73
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 73
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 73
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: 10.2%
  • Black or African American: 1.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.9%
  • White: 26.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 54.4%
  • Other Races: 4.9%
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Jobs for Chemical Engineering Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 16,330 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 Pennsylvania

Chem Eng grads earn an average of $97,390 in the state and $113,680 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer chem eng degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

76 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
13,519 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $36,775. 5 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 92% of the teachers are full time.

#2

Drexel University

Philadelphia
29 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.68 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. An average student at UPenn will pay a net price of $25,046. 57% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

A typical student attending Penn State University Park will pay a net price of $27,530. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 75% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 4.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#5

Lehigh University

Bethlehem
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
7,067 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $79,832 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.70%.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.90%. 78% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#7

Villanova University

Villanova
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
11,032 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.03 years. 66% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

#8

Bucknell University

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

The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. The student loan default rate is 0.80% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 60% of students receive it.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
6,150 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $53,312 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.60%. It takes the average student 4.18 years to graduate.

Chemical Engineering 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
Engineers 8% $93,400
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
Electrical Engineering 725
Mechanical Engineering 500
Computer Engineering 310
Biomedical Engineering 275
Civil Engineering 220
Systems Engineering 149
Materials Engineering 144
Robotics Engineering 123

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