by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Illinois Tech. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #5 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Illinois Tech as a strong choice for chemical engineering, coming in at #135 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools | 135 of 159 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in Illinois | 5 of 5 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 21 of 26 |
Here is each degree level available for chemical engineering at Illinois Tech, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 22 |
| Master’s | 14 |
| Doctoral | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Illinois Institute of Technology conferred 22 bachelor’s degrees in chemical engineering.
Illinois Tech is a solid choice among schools offering chemical engineering at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
Chemical Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Illinois Tech report a median salary of $86,454 a year. This is lower than $90,509, the median for all majors at Illinois Tech.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Illinois Tech, chemical engineering graduates take on a median debt of $26,747 in student loans. This is above $26,390, the typical median for all majors at Illinois Tech.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $48,670 | $50,636 |
| Fees | $1,566 | $1,566 |
Read more about Illinois Tech tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 73% of chemical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 27% went to women.
The largest share of chemical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Illinois Tech are White. About 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois Institute of Technology with a bachelor’s in chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Illinois Tech. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 14 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 1 |
