by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how NJIT ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chem eng.
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The bachelor's program at NJIT was ranked #77 on College Factual's Best Schools for chem eng list. It is also ranked #4 in New Jersey.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, New Jersey Institute of Technology handed out 80 bachelor's degrees in chemical engineering. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 71 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 25 students received their master’s degree in chem eng from NJIT. This makes it the #15 most popular school for chem eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in chem eng in 2021, making the school the #62 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of chem eng students who receive their bachelor's degree at NJIT is $61,204. This is less than $66,101, which is the national median of all chem eng majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Graduates of the master's chem eng program at NJIT make a median salary of $74,304. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all chem eng graduates with a master's is $71,421.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NJIT, chem eng students borrow a median amount of $26,437 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,041 for all chem eng majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chem eng majors at New Jersey Institute of Technology.
Of the 80 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in chem eng from NJIT in 2021, 61% were men and 39% were women.
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 chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 5 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in chem eng from NJIT. About 64% were men and 36% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New Jersey Institute of Technology with a master's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 306 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 281 |
| Electrical Engineering | 159 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 128 |
| Computer Engineering | 88 |
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