by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Purdue ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chem eng.
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Purdue was ranked #17 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for chem eng majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Indiana.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Purdue University - Main Campus handed out 164 bachelor's degrees in chemical engineering. This is a decrease of 1% over the previous year when 165 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 57 students received their master’s degree in chem eng from Purdue. This makes it the #2 most popular school for chem eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 15 students received their doctoral degrees in chem eng in 2022, making the school the #22 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 Purdue is $81,105. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $73,072 for all chem eng bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the chem eng program at Purdue is $359 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Purdue paid an average of $948 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $348 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,718 | $28,520 |
| Fees | $274 | $274 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,030 | $1,030 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,650 | $11,650 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,210 | $2,210 |
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Of the 164 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in chem eng from Purdue in 2022, 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 107 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the Purdue chem eng bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Purdue Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 26 students graduated with a master's degree in chem eng from Purdue. About 77% were men and 23% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Purdue are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a master's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chem eng majors at Purdue University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 648 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 539 |
| Electrical Engineering | 387 |
| Industrial Engineering | 331 |
| Computer Engineering | 297 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.