Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Columbia ranks among other schools offering degrees in chem eng.
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Columbia was ranked #18 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for chem eng majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Columbia University in the City of New York handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in chemical engineering. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 39 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 63 students received their master’s degree in chem eng from Columbia. This makes it the #1 most popular school for chem eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in chem eng in 2021, making the school the #47 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of chem eng students who receive their bachelor's degree at Columbia is $65,500. This is less than $66,101, which is the national median of all chem eng majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Chem Eng majors graduating with a master's degree from Columbia make a median salary of $67,852 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $71,421.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chem eng majors at Columbia University in the City of New York.
For the most recent academic year available, 24% of chem eng bachelor's degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a bachelor's in chem eng.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 4 |
Black or African American | 6 |
Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
White | 8 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 56% of chem eng master's degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a master's in chem eng.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 3 |
Black or African American | 2 |
Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
White | 11 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 40 |
Other Races | 4 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Operations Research | 399 |
Electrical Engineering | 232 |
Mechanical Engineering | 205 |
Biomedical Engineering | 166 |
Civil Engineering | 147 |
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