by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is Chemical Engineering. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
Chemical Engineering is a major offered under the engineering program of study at University of Akron Main Campus. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the bachelor’s degree program in chem eng, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more.
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In order to help students and their parents find the best school for them, we have created several different types of college rankings, which are updated yearly. The bachelor's program at University of Akron Main Campus was ranked #137 on College Factual's Best Schools for chem eng list. It is also ranked #7 in Ohio.
Here are some of the other rankings for University of Akron Main Campus.
During the 2019-2020 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at University of Akron Main Campus paid an average of $646 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $390 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,596 | $15,500 |
| Fees | $2,265 | $2,265 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,296 | $12,296 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,520 | $2,520 |
Learn more about University of Akron Main Campus tuition and fees.
One factor in determining the overall cost in a degree is to consider how much in student loans you’ll have to take out. Students who received their bachelor’s degree at University of Akron Main Campus in Chem Eng walked away with an average of $21,270 in student debt. That is 6% lower than the national average of $22,589.
chem eng who receive their bachelor’s degree from University of Akron Main Campus make an average of $69,338 a year during the early days of their career. That is 11% higher than the national average of $62,713.
Online degrees for the University of Akron Main Campus 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 University of Akron Main Campus Online Learning page.
Of the students who received their bachelor’s degree in chem eng in 2019-2020, 27.2% of them were women. This is less than the nationwide number of 37.4%.
Of those graduates who received a bachelor’s degree in chem eng at University of Akron Main Campus in 2019-2020, 11.1% were racial-ethnic minorities*. This is lower than the nationwide number of 30%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 66 |
| International Students | 5 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 4 |
Chemical Engineering students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering | 81 |
You may also be interested in one of these majors related to chemical engineering.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Engineering | 4 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 20 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 61 |
| Civil Engineering | 52 |
| Computer Engineering | 34 |
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*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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