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Chemical Engineering Schools in Tennessee

In 2020-2021, 24 students earned their Chem Eng degrees in TN.

In terms of popularity, Chemical Engineering is the 82nd most popular major in the state out of a total 193 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Chemical Engineering Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 12
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 12

Gender Distribution

In Tennessee, 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 Tennessee is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.3%
  • Black or African American: 8.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.2%
  • White: 41.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 33.3%
  • Other Races: 4.2%
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Jobs for Chemical Engineering Grads in Tennessee

In this state, there are 8,870 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 Tennessee

Chem Eng grads earn an average of $106,830 in the state and $113,680 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Tennessee that offer chem eng degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,559 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at UT Knoxville. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
13,537 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. 67% of students get financical aid. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
10,177 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending Tennessee Tech University will pay a net price of $15,932. 100% of the teachers are full time.

Chemical Engineering Careers in TN

Some of the careers chem eng majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Architectural and Engineering Managers 18% $119,370
Engineers 17% $74,890
Engineering Professors 15% $95,290
Chemical Engineers 7% $104,700

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Civil Engineering 73
Mechanical Engineering 65
Electrical Engineering 62
General Engineering 57
Biomedical Engineering 45
Industrial Engineering 40
Materials Engineering 36
Nuclear Engineering 35

View all majors related to Chemical Engineering

View Nationwide Chemical Engineering Report

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