by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at MSU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, MSU highly for chemical engineering, ranked #52 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools | 52 of 159 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in Michigan | 2 of 6 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 10 of 26 |
The table below lists every degree level available for chemical engineering at MSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 63 |
| Master’s | 3 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Michigan State University awarded 63 bachelor’s degrees in chemical engineering.
MSU holds a strong position among schools offering chemical engineering at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
Chemical Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from MSU earn a median of $87,528 a year. This is higher than $69,754, the median for all majors at MSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at MSU, chemical engineering students borrow a median amount of $26,573 in student loans. This is above $25,213, the typical median for all majors at MSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,750 | $44,510 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
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Among recent graduates, 60% of chemical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The majority of chemical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU were White. About 78% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor’s in chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Graduate study is also available at MSU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 3 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 6 |
