by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Northeastern University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Northeastern University as a strong choice for chemical engineering, ranked #40 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools | 40 of 159 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in Massachusetts | 3 of 6 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in the New England Region | 4 of 12 |
Here is each degree level available for chemical engineering at Northeastern University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 93 |
| Master’s | 22 |
| Doctoral | 9 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northeastern University conferred 93 bachelor’s degrees in chemical engineering.
Northeastern University holds a strong position among schools offering chemical engineering at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
Chemical Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Northeastern University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $91,084 a year. This is below $102,524, the median for all majors at Northeastern University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Northeastern University, chemical engineering graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $25,611, the typical median for all majors at Northeastern University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,500 | $64,990 |
| Fees | $1,172 | $1,172 |
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Among recent graduates, 56% of chemical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The majority of chemical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Northeastern University are White. Approximately 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a bachelor’s in chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 5 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Northeastern University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 22 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 9 |
