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. We've also included details on how UNR ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chem eng.
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The bachelor's program at UNR was ranked #130 on College Factual's Best Schools for chem eng list. It is also ranked #1 in Nevada.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Nevada - Reno handed out 38 bachelor's degrees in chemical engineering. This is an increase of 46% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in chem eng from UNR. This makes it the #118 most popular school for chem eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of chem eng students who receive their bachelor's degree at UNR is $41,775. 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 UNR, 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 Nevada - Reno.
The chem eng program at UNR awarded 38 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 68% of these degrees went to men with the other 32% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Reno with a bachelor's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in chem eng from UNR in 2021 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Reno with a master's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 166 |
| Computer Engineering | 159 |
| Civil Engineering | 102 |
| Electrical Engineering | 63 |
| Environmental Engineering | 25 |
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