by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UIC. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #4 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UIC highly for chemical engineering, placing at #104 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools | 104 of 159 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in Illinois | 4 of 5 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 17 of 26 |
Here is each degree level offered in chemical engineering at UIC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 46 |
| Master’s | 8 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Illinois Chicago awarded 46 bachelor’s degrees in chemical engineering.
UIC ranks competitively among schools offering chemical engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
Chemical Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UIC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $77,771 a year. This is above $73,881, the median for all majors at UIC.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UIC, chemical engineering students borrow a median amount of $23,875 in student loans. This is higher than $20,119, the typical median for all majors at UIC.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,776 | $28,849 |
| Fees | $3,160 | $3,160 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 54% of chemical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The largest share of chemical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at UIC were White. Roughly 41% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Chicago with a bachelor’s in chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Graduate study is also available at UIC. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 8 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 5 |
