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Chemical Engineering Schools in Virginia

In 2020-2021, 37 students earned their Chem Eng degrees in VA.

A Chemical Engineering major is the 103rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Chemical Engineering Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 24
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 24
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 24
Master’s Degree 13

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, 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 Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.4%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 43.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 51.4%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Chemical Engineering Grads in Virginia

10,050 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 Virginia

In this state, chem eng grads earn an average of $118,390. Nationwide, they make an average of $113,680.

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

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
25,628 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at University of Virginia. The 0.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#2

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
37,024 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 98%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 66% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $21,301.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
29,070 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,487 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it.

Chemical Engineering Careers in VA

Some of the careers chem eng majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Engineering Professors 19% $0
Engineers 11% $122,940
Chemical Engineers 9% $112,110
Architectural and Engineering Managers 9% $148,970

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Other Engineering 183
Electrical Engineering 182
Civil Engineering 166
Computer Engineering 154
General Engineering 117
Systems Engineering 94
Mechanical Engineering 90
Biomedical Engineering 52

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