by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Lamar University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chem eng.
Go directly to any of the following sections:
The bachelor's program at Lamar University was ranked #116 on College Factual's Best Schools for chem eng list. It is also ranked #6 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Lamar University handed out 58 bachelor's degrees in chemical engineering. This is an increase of 23% over the previous year when 47 degrees were handed out.
Chem Eng majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Lamar University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $73,299 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 Lamar University, chem eng students borrow a median amount of $20,019 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 Lamar University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 58 students earned a bachelor's degree in chem eng from Lamar University. About 28% of these graduates were women and the other 72% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lamar University with a bachelor's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 81 |
| General Engineering | 48 |
| Electrical Engineering | 26 |
| Industrial Engineering | 23 |
| Civil Engineering | 20 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
