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. Also, learn how University at Buffalo ranks among other schools offering degrees in chem eng.
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The bachelor's program at University at Buffalo was ranked #113 on College Factual's Best Schools for chem eng list. It is also ranked #8 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University at Buffalo handed out 67 bachelor's degrees in chemical engineering. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 82 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 36 students received their master’s degree in chem eng from University at Buffalo. This makes it the #11 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 2021, 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 University at Buffalo is $55,257. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $66,101 for all chem eng students.
Chem Eng majors graduating with a master's degree from University at Buffalo make a median salary of $68,721 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $71,421.
While getting their bachelor's degree at University at Buffalo, chem eng students borrow a median amount of $23,161 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all chem eng bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,041.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chem eng majors at University at Buffalo.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 67 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in chem eng from University at Buffalo. About 64% were men and 36% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at University at Buffalo are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Buffalo with a bachelor's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Of the 36 chem eng students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from University at Buffalo, about 75% were men and 25% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Buffalo with a master's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 23 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 346 |
| Industrial Engineering | 217 |
| Civil Engineering | 200 |
| Electrical Engineering | 159 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 146 |
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