by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at USC. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates USC highly for chemical engineering, coming in at #21 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools | 21 of 159 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in California | 4 of 13 |
The table below lists every degree level available for chemical engineering at USC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 38 |
| Master’s | 14 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Southern California conferred 38 bachelor’s degrees in chemical engineering.
USC is a solid choice among schools offering chemical engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
Chemical Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from USC report a median salary of $89,986 a year. This is lower than $101,273, the median for all majors at USC.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at USC, chemical engineering students accumulate a median of $13,000 in student loans. This is below $15,729, the typical median for all majors at USC.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,446 | $69,904 |
| Fees | $1,743 | $1,743 |
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Among recent graduates, 45% of chemical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The largest share of chemical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at USC were Asian. About 29% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a bachelor’s in chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Graduate study is also available at USC. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 14 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 5 |
