by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at University of Massachusetts-Lowell. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #5 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, University of Massachusetts-Lowell among the top schools in the country for chemical engineering, coming in at #64 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools | 64 of 159 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in Massachusetts | 5 of 6 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in the New England Region | 6 of 12 |
The following degree levels are offered in chemical engineering at University of Massachusetts-Lowell, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 56 |
| Master’s | 9 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Massachusetts-Lowell handed out 56 bachelor’s degrees in chemical engineering.
University of Massachusetts-Lowell holds a strong position among schools offering chemical engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #5 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
Chemical Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of Massachusetts-Lowell go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $94,160 a year. This is above $77,628, the median for all majors at University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
To complete a bachelor’s at University of Massachusetts-Lowell, chemical engineering students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $25,991, the typical median for all majors at University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,078 | $35,544 |
| Fees | $720 | $720 |
Find out more about University of Massachusetts-Lowell tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 75% of chemical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The largest share of chemical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Massachusetts-Lowell are White. About 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Lowell with a bachelor’s in chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Graduate study is also available at University of Massachusetts-Lowell. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 9 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 4 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 2 |
