by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UC Davis. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #4 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UC Davis as a strong choice for chemical engineering, placing at #23 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools | 23 of 159 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in California | 5 of 13 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in chemical engineering at UC Davis, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 54 |
| Master’s | 7 |
| Doctoral | 11 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of California-Davis awarded 54 bachelor’s degrees in chemical engineering.
UC Davis is a solid choice among schools offering chemical engineering at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
Chemical Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UC Davis go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $90,820 a year. This is above $64,648, the median for all majors at UC Davis.
To complete a bachelor’s at UC Davis, chemical engineering students borrow a median amount of $16,000 in student loans. This is above $14,443, the typical median for all majors at UC Davis.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $3,544 | $3,544 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 59% of chemical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 41% went to women.
The largest share of chemical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at UC Davis were White. Approximately 37% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Davis with a bachelor’s in chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UC Davis. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 7 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 11 |
