by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UH. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #4 out of 10 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UH highly for chemical engineering, ranked #46 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools | 46 of 159 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in Texas | 4 of 10 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in the Southwest Region | 5 of 17 |
The table below lists every degree level available for chemical engineering at UH, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 78 |
| Master’s | 9 |
| Doctoral | 13 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Houston conferred 78 bachelor’s degrees in chemical engineering.
UH ranks competitively among schools offering chemical engineering at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
Chemical Engineering students who finish a bachelor’s at UH go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $87,883 a year. This is above $66,496, the median for all majors at UH.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UH, chemical engineering graduates take on a median debt of $20,000 in student loans. This is lower than $21,255, the typical median for all majors at UH.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,685 | $21,515 |
| Fees | $1,032 | $1,032 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 67% of chemical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The largest share of chemical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at UH are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 32% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a bachelor’s in chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 6 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UH. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 9 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 13 |
