by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UCLA. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UCLA as a strong choice for chemical engineering, ranked #11 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools | 11 of 159 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in California | 3 of 13 |
The following degree levels are offered in chemical engineering at UCLA, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 67 |
| Master’s | 16 |
| Doctoral | 16 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of California-Los Angeles awarded 67 bachelor’s degrees in chemical engineering.
UCLA holds a strong position among schools offering chemical engineering at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
Chemical Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UCLA report a median salary of $92,741 a year. This is higher than $79,139, the median for all majors at UCLA.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UCLA, chemical engineering students borrow a median amount of $18,205 in student loans. This is above $16,088, the typical median for all majors at UCLA.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $1,973 | $1,973 |
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Among recent graduates, 55% of chemical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The majority of chemical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at UCLA are Asian. Approximately 42% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Los Angeles with a bachelor’s in chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 28 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 6 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UCLA. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 16 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 16 |
