by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, 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 Cornell ranks among other schools offering degrees in chem eng.
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Cornell is in the top 10% of the country for chem eng. More specifically it was ranked #10 out of 154 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Cornell University handed out 69 bachelor's degrees in chemical engineering. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 61 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 46 students received their master’s degree in chem eng from Cornell. This makes it the #5 most popular school for chem eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 16 students received their doctoral degrees in chem eng in 2021, making the school the #20 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Chem Eng majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Cornell go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $74,126 a year. This is higher than $66,101, which is the national median for all chem eng bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Cornell, chem eng students borrow a median amount of $14,361 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all chem eng bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,041.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chem eng majors at Cornell University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 69 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in chem eng from Cornell. About 32% were men and 68% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a bachelor's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 22 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 5 |
For the most recent academic year available, 61% of chem eng master's degrees went to men and 39% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a master's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 32 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 264 |
| Operations Research | 231 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 214 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 146 |
| Systems Engineering | 93 |
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