by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at HU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, HU as a strong choice for chemical engineering, placing at #138 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools | 138 of 159 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in District of Columbia | 1 of 1 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 32 of 34 |
Here is each degree level offered in chemical engineering at HU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 18 |
| Master’s | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Howard University awarded 18 bachelor’s degrees in chemical engineering.
HU is among the very best schools in the country for chemical engineering at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $28,450 | $35,344 |
| Fees | $466 | $466 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 28% of chemical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The largest share of chemical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at HU were Black or African American. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Howard University with a bachelor’s in chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at HU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 1 |