by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Vanderbilt University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Vanderbilt University as a strong choice for chemical engineering, coming in at #34 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools | 34 of 159 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in Tennessee | 1 of 4 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region | 6 of 31 |
The table below lists every degree level available for chemical engineering at Vanderbilt University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 24 |
| Master’s | 4 |
| Doctoral | 10 |
During the most recent reporting year, Vanderbilt University awarded 24 bachelor’s degrees in chemical engineering.
Vanderbilt University is among the very best schools in the country for chemical engineering at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
Chemical Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Vanderbilt University report a median salary of $96,178 a year. This is below $102,170, the median for all majors at Vanderbilt University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,840 | $65,008 |
| Fees | $2,490 | $2,490 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 42% of chemical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of chemical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Vanderbilt University were White. Roughly 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a bachelor’s in chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Graduate study is also available at Vanderbilt University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 4 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 10 |