by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at University of Rochester. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #6 out of 12 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks University of Rochester among the top schools in the country for chemical engineering, ranked #83 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools | 83 of 159 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in New York | 6 of 12 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 21 of 34 |
The following degree levels are offered in chemical engineering at University of Rochester, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 31 |
| Master’s | 3 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Rochester handed out 31 bachelor’s degrees in chemical engineering.
University of Rochester is a solid choice among schools offering chemical engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #6 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
Chemical Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of Rochester report a median salary of $85,039 a year. This is above $78,550, the median for all majors at University of Rochester.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of Rochester, chemical engineering students accumulate a median of $23,000 in student loans. This is above $21,517, the typical median for all majors at University of Rochester.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,276 | $65,870 |
| Fees | $1,210 | $1,210 |
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Among recent graduates, 42% of chemical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The largest share of chemical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Rochester were White. About 61% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rochester with a bachelor’s in chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 3 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at University of Rochester. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 3 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 8 |
