by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UCSD UC San Diego. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #8 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UCSD UC San Diego as a strong choice for chemical engineering, placing at #36 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools | 36 of 159 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in California | 7 of 13 |
The table below lists every degree level available for chemical engineering at UCSD UC San Diego, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 89 |
| Master’s | 21 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of California-San Diego handed out 89 bachelor’s degrees in chemical engineering.
UCSD UC San Diego holds a strong position among schools offering chemical engineering at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #8 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
Chemical Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UCSD UC San Diego report a median salary of $85,181 a year. This is above $84,922, the median for all majors at UCSD UC San Diego.
To complete a bachelor’s at UCSD UC San Diego, chemical engineering students borrow a median amount of $18,157 in student loans. This is above $17,106, the typical median for all majors at UCSD UC San Diego.
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 | $3,528 | $3,528 |
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Among recent graduates, 58% of chemical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The majority of chemical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at UCSD UC San Diego were Asian. Approximately 29% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-San Diego with a bachelor’s in chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 26 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 10 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UCSD UC San Diego. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 21 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 4 |
