by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at MIT, M.I.T.. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks MIT, M.I.T. as a strong choice for chemical engineering, coming in at #5 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools | 5 of 159 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in Massachusetts | 1 of 6 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in the New England Region | 1 of 12 |
Here is each degree level offered in chemical engineering at MIT, M.I.T., along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 51 |
| Master’s | 26 |
| Doctoral | 33 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Massachusetts Institute of Technology handed out 51 bachelor’s degrees in chemical engineering.
MIT, M.I.T. is among the very best schools in the country for chemical engineering at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
Chemical Engineering students who finish a bachelor’s at MIT, M.I.T. earn a median of $99,799 a year. This is lower than $156,337, the median for all majors at MIT, M.I.T..
While getting their bachelor’s degree at MIT, M.I.T., chemical engineering students borrow a median amount of $15,209 in student loans. This is higher than $13,516, the typical median for all majors at MIT, M.I.T..
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,510 | $61,990 |
| Fees | $406 | $406 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 39% of chemical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The largest share of chemical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at MIT, M.I.T. are White. Approximately 24% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a bachelor’s in chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 12 |
MIT, M.I.T. conferred 19 bachelor’s completions in chemical and biomolecular engineering in the latest year of data — 47% to women and 53% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (26%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at MIT, M.I.T.. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 26 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 33 |
