by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at University of South Carolina-Columbia. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, University of South Carolina-Columbia as a strong choice for chemical engineering, coming in at #102 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools | 102 of 159 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in South Carolina | 2 of 2 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region | 16 of 31 |
Here is each degree level available for chemical engineering at University of South Carolina-Columbia, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 38 |
| Master’s | 4 |
| Doctoral | 15 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of South Carolina-Columbia awarded 38 bachelor’s degrees in chemical engineering.
University of South Carolina-Columbia ranks competitively among schools offering chemical engineering at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Chemical Engineering students who finish a bachelor’s at University of South Carolina-Columbia report a median salary of $86,093 a year. This is higher than $66,578, the median for all majors at University of South Carolina-Columbia.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of South Carolina-Columbia, chemical engineering students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $24,640, the typical median for all majors at University of South Carolina-Columbia.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,288 | $35,898 |
| Fees | $400 | $400 |
Find out more about University of South Carolina-Columbia tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 66% of chemical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 34% went to women.
The largest share of chemical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia are White. Approximately 68% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina-Columbia with a bachelor’s in chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at University of South Carolina-Columbia. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 4 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 15 |
