by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Cal State Long Beach. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #12 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Cal State Long Beach as a strong choice for chemical engineering, ranked #80 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools | 80 of 159 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in California | 12 of 13 |
Here is each degree level granted in chemical engineering at Cal State Long Beach, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 42 |
| Master’s | 13 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, California State University-Long Beach handed out 42 bachelor’s degrees in chemical engineering.
Cal State Long Beach holds a strong position among schools offering chemical engineering at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #12 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
Chemical Engineering students who finish a bachelor’s at Cal State Long Beach report a median salary of $74,366 a year. This is higher than $62,831, the median for all majors at Cal State Long Beach.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Cal State Long Beach, chemical engineering graduates take on a median debt of $16,374 in student loans. This is above $15,825, the typical median for all majors at Cal State Long Beach.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,290 | $1,290 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 64% of chemical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The majority of chemical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Cal State Long Beach were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Long Beach with a bachelor’s in chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Graduate study is also available at Cal State Long Beach. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 13 |
