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. In addition, we cover how UL Lafayette ranks in comparison to other schools with chem eng programs.
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The bachelor's program at UL Lafayette was ranked #141 on College Factual's Best Schools for chem eng list. It is also ranked #4 in Louisiana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Louisiana at Lafayette handed out 44 bachelor's degrees in chemical engineering. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 66 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of chem eng students who receive their bachelor's degree at UL Lafayette is $74,585. This is higher than $66,101, which is the national median for all chem eng bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UL Lafayette, chem eng students borrow a median amount of $22,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all chem eng bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,041.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chem eng majors at University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 44 chem eng majors earned their bachelor's degree from UL Lafayette. Of these graduates, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UL Lafayette are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Louisiana at Lafayette with a bachelor's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 120 |
| Petroleum Engineering | 30 |
| Electrical Engineering | 28 |
| Civil Engineering | 27 |
| General Engineering | 25 |
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