by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UCONN ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chem eng.
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The bachelor's program at UCONN was ranked #49 on College Factual's Best Schools for chem eng list. It is also ranked #1 in Connecticut.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Connecticut handed out 69 bachelor's degrees in chemical engineering. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 93 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in chem eng from UCONN. This makes it the #104 most popular school for chem eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in chem eng in 2021, making the school the #66 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Chem Eng majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UCONN go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $62,568 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $66,101 for all chem eng students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UCONN, chem eng students borrow a median amount of $25,898 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,041 for all chem eng majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the chem eng program at UCONN is $505 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chem eng majors at University of Connecticut.
For the most recent academic year available, 59% of chem eng bachelor's degrees went to men and 41% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2021 graduates were in 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 chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in chem eng from UCONN in 2021, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Connecticut with a master's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 237 |
| Computer Engineering | 134 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 126 |
| Electrical Engineering | 114 |
| Civil Engineering | 112 |
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