by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UD. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UD highly for chemical engineering, placing at #62 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools | 62 of 159 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in Delaware | 1 of 1 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 13 of 34 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in chemical engineering at UD, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 82 |
| Master’s | 13 |
| Doctoral | 33 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Delaware handed out 82 bachelor’s degrees in chemical engineering.
UD is among the very best schools in the country for chemical engineering at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
Chemical Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UD go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $86,289 a year. This is above $69,282, the median for all majors at UD.
To complete a bachelor’s at UD, chemical engineering graduates take on a median debt of $26,058 in student loans. This is above $24,842, the typical median for all majors at UD.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,980 | $39,190 |
| Fees | $2,210 | $2,210 |
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Among recent graduates, 70% of chemical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 30% went to women.
The majority of chemical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at UD are White. Roughly 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a bachelor’s in chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Graduate study is also available at UD. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 13 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 33 |
