by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at The University of Alabama. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, The University of Alabama as a strong choice for chemical engineering, ranked #70 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools | 70 of 159 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in Alabama | 2 of 4 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region | 11 of 31 |
Here is each degree level granted in chemical engineering at The University of Alabama, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 123 |
| Master’s | 10 |
| Doctoral | 7 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, The University of Alabama awarded 123 bachelor’s degrees in chemical engineering.
The University of Alabama is a solid choice among schools offering chemical engineering at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
Chemical Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from The University of Alabama go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $86,590 a year. This is above $64,459, the median for all majors at The University of Alabama.
To complete a bachelor’s at The University of Alabama, chemical engineering students accumulate a median of $23,003 in student loans. This is below $24,566, the typical median for all majors at The University of Alabama.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,780 | $33,372 |
| Fees | $800 | $800 |
Learn more about The University of Alabama tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 59% of chemical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 41% went to women.
The majority of chemical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at The University of Alabama were White. Roughly 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a bachelor’s in chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 92 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at The University of Alabama. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 10 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 7 |
