by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UMass Amherst ranks in comparison to other schools with chem eng programs.
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The bachelor's program at UMass Amherst was ranked #84 on College Factual's Best Schools for chem eng list. It is also ranked #5 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Massachusetts Amherst handed out 57 bachelor's degrees in chemical engineering. This is a decrease of 38% over the previous year when 92 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in chem eng from UMass Amherst. This makes it the #118 most popular school for chem eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in chem eng in 2021, making the school the #39 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Chem Eng majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMass Amherst go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $59,840 a year. This is less than $66,101, which is the national median of all chem eng majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMass Amherst, chem eng students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,041 for all chem eng majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chem eng majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Of the 57 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from UMass Amherst in 2020-2021, 74% were men and 26% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a bachelor's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 4 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 students earned a master's degree in chem eng from UMass Amherst. About 50% of these graduates were women and the other 50% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a master's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 224 |
| Civil Engineering | 96 |
| Electrical Engineering | 93 |
| Computer Engineering | 79 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 58 |
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