by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks The University of Tennessee-Knoxville highly for chemical engineering, placing at #73 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools | 73 of 159 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in Tennessee | 2 of 4 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region | 12 of 31 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in chemical engineering at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 74 |
| Master’s | 11 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville handed out 74 bachelor’s degrees in chemical engineering.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 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 students who finish a bachelor’s at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $82,312 a year. This is higher than $64,105, the median for all majors at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, chemical engineering students accumulate a median of $22,375 in student loans. This is below $22,855, the typical median for all majors at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,332 | $30,704 |
| Fees | $2,252 | $2,552 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 55% of chemical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The largest share of chemical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville are White. Approximately 69% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville with a bachelor’s in chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Graduate study is also available at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 11 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 8 |
