by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at U of Colorado. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates U of Colorado as a strong choice for chemical engineering, ranked #48 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools | 48 of 159 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in Colorado | 1 of 3 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 1 of 8 |
Here is each degree level offered in chemical engineering at U of Colorado, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 43 |
| Master’s | 21 |
| Doctoral | 20 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Colorado Boulder handed out 43 bachelor’s degrees in chemical engineering.
U of Colorado is among the very best schools in the country for chemical engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Chemical Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from U of Colorado earn a median of $93,146 a year. This is above $71,162, the median for all majors at U of Colorado.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at U of Colorado, chemical engineering students accumulate a median of $24,500 in student loans. This is above $20,170, the typical median for all majors at U of Colorado.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,728 | $41,212 |
| Fees | $1,704 | $1,758 |
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Among recent graduates, 67% of chemical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of chemical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at U of Colorado were White. Approximately 65% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Boulder with a bachelor’s in chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 5 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at U of Colorado. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 21 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 20 |
