by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at URI. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, URI among the top schools in the country for chemical engineering, placing at #126 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools | 126 of 159 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in Rhode Island | 1 of 1 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in the New England Region | 10 of 12 |
Here is each degree level granted in chemical engineering at URI, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 25 |
| Master’s | 2 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Rhode Island handed out 25 bachelor’s degrees in chemical engineering.
URI is among the very best schools in the country for chemical engineering at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
Chemical Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from URI earn a median of $82,506 a year. This is above $67,030, the median for all majors at URI.
To complete a bachelor’s at URI, chemical engineering students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $23,398, the typical median for all majors at URI.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,250 | $34,834 |
| Fees | $2,312 | $2,312 |
Learn more about URI tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 56% of chemical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The majority of chemical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at URI were White. About 84% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rhode Island with a bachelor’s in chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Graduate study is also available at URI. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 2 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 3 |
