by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UC Riverside. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #13 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UC Riverside highly for chemical engineering, placing at #82 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools | 82 of 159 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in California | 13 of 13 |
Here is each degree level offered in chemical engineering at UC Riverside, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 48 |
| Master’s | 9 |
| Doctoral | 10 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of California-Riverside conferred 48 bachelor’s degrees in chemical engineering.
UC Riverside is a solid choice among schools offering chemical engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #13 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
Chemical Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UC Riverside earn a median of $80,354 a year. This is above $57,708, the median for all majors at UC Riverside.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UC Riverside, chemical engineering students borrow a median amount of $17,413 in student loans. This is lower than $19,216, the typical median for all majors at UC Riverside.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $2,376 | $2,376 |
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Among recent graduates, 67% of chemical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The largest share of chemical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at UC Riverside are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Riverside with a bachelor’s in chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UC Riverside. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 9 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 10 |
