by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at MSU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates MSU among the top schools in the country for chemical engineering, coming in at #143 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools | 143 of 159 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in Montana | 1 of 1 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 7 of 8 |
The following degree levels are offered in chemical engineering at MSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 58 |
| Master’s | 9 |
| Doctoral | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Montana State University handed out 58 bachelor’s degrees in chemical engineering.
MSU 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.
Chemical Engineering students who finish a bachelor’s at MSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $59,761 a year. This is higher than $55,032, the median for all majors at MSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at MSU, chemical engineering graduates take on a median debt of $25,130 in student loans. This is higher than $23,775, 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 | $5,654 | $30,784 |
| Fees | $2,161 | $2,503 |
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Among recent graduates, 76% of chemical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 24% went to women.
The majority of chemical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU are White. About 81% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Montana State University with a bachelor’s in chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at MSU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 9 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 1 |
