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. Also, learn how U of U ranks among other schools offering degrees in chem eng.
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The bachelor's program at U of U was ranked #84 on College Factual's Best Schools for chem eng list. It is also ranked #2 in Utah.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Utah handed out 68 bachelor's degrees in chemical engineering. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 72 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in chem eng from U of U. This makes it the #64 most popular school for chem eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in chem eng in 2022, making the school the #39 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Chem Eng majors who earn their bachelor's degree from U of U go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $73,841 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $73,072 for all chem eng bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at U of U paid an average of $890 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $259 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,175 | $28,697 |
| Fees | $1,140 | $1,140 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,398 | $12,398 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $7,800 | $7,800 |
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Of the 68 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in chem eng from U of U in 2022, 71% were men and 29% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a bachelor's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 3 |
U of U does not offer an online option for its chem eng bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the U of U Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 6 students earned a master's degree in chem eng from U of U. About 33% of these graduates were women and the other 67% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a master's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chem eng majors at University of Utah.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 282 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 139 |
| Electrical Engineering | 107 |
| Civil Engineering | 89 |
| Computer Engineering | 56 |
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