by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UCI UC Irvine. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #10 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UCI UC Irvine among the top schools in the country for chemical engineering, ranked #45 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools | 45 of 159 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in California | 9 of 13 |
The following degree levels are granted in chemical engineering at UCI UC Irvine, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 40 |
| Master’s | 26 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of California-Irvine handed out 40 bachelor’s degrees in chemical engineering.
UCI UC Irvine ranks competitively among schools offering chemical engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #10 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
Chemical Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UCI UC Irvine earn a median of $82,714 a year. This is above $71,034, the median for all majors at UCI UC Irvine.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UCI UC Irvine, chemical engineering graduates take on a median debt of $18,500 in student loans. This is higher than $16,539, the typical median for all majors at UCI UC Irvine.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $2,492 | $2,492 |
Learn more about UCI UC Irvine tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 80% of chemical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The largest share of chemical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at UCI UC Irvine were Asian. Roughly 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Irvine with a bachelor’s in chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Graduate study is also available at UCI UC Irvine. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 26 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 6 |
