Below are the key facts about this program at NJIT. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #4 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates NJIT highly for chemical engineering, ranked #99 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools | 99 of 159 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in New Jersey | 4 of 5 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 26 of 34 |
Here is each degree level offered in chemical engineering at NJIT, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 53 |
| Master’s | 19 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, New Jersey Institute of Technology conferred 53 bachelor’s degrees in chemical engineering.
NJIT ranks competitively among schools offering chemical engineering at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
Chemical Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from NJIT report a median salary of $78,403 a year. This is lower than $88,026, the median for all majors at NJIT.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at NJIT, chemical engineering graduates take on a median debt of $26,437 in student loans. This is above $24,755, the typical median for all majors at NJIT.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,790 | $34,024 |
| Fees | $3,640 | $3,640 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 66% of chemical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 34% went to women.
The majority of chemical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at NJIT are White. Roughly 51% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New Jersey Institute of Technology with a bachelor’s in chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Graduate study is also available at NJIT. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 19 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 6 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 1 |