by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at University of Connecticut. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks University of Connecticut highly for chemical engineering, ranked #76 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools | 76 of 159 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in Connecticut | 2 of 3 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in the New England Region | 7 of 12 |
The following degree levels are offered in chemical engineering at University of Connecticut, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 62 |
| Master’s | 2 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Connecticut conferred 62 bachelor’s degrees in chemical engineering.
University of Connecticut is among the very best schools in the country for chemical engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Chemical Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of Connecticut earn a median of $83,620 a year. This is above $74,475, the median for all majors at University of Connecticut.
To complete a bachelor’s at University of Connecticut, chemical engineering graduates take on a median debt of $25,898 in student loans. This is above $23,733, the typical median for all majors at University of Connecticut.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,030 | $39,678 |
| Fees | $4,034 | $4,034 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 63% of chemical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 37% went to women.
The largest share of chemical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Connecticut are White. Roughly 53% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Connecticut with a bachelor’s in chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at University of Connecticut. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 2 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 3 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 2 |
