by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at University of Virginia UVa UVA. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, University of Virginia UVa UVA as a strong choice for chemical engineering, placing at #29 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools | 29 of 159 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in Virginia | 1 of 3 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region | 5 of 31 |
The following degree levels are granted in chemical engineering at University of Virginia UVa UVA, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 33 |
| Master’s | 14 |
| Doctoral | 16 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Virginia-Main Campus awarded 33 bachelor’s degrees in chemical engineering.
University of Virginia UVa UVA is among the very best schools in the country for chemical engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Chemical Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of Virginia UVa UVA report a median salary of $93,745 a year. This is below $96,792, the median for all majors at University of Virginia UVa UVA.
To complete a bachelor’s at University of Virginia UVa UVA, chemical engineering graduates take on a median debt of $17,733 in student loans. This is below $18,623, the typical median for all majors at University of Virginia UVa UVA.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,010 | $57,261 |
| Fees | $3,646 | $4,330 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 39% of chemical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The majority of chemical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Virginia UVa UVA are White. Roughly 64% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Virginia-Main Campus with a bachelor’s in chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Graduate study is also available at University of Virginia UVa UVA. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 14 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 16 |
