by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at VCU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates VCU among the top schools in the country for chemical engineering, placing at #118 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools | 118 of 159 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in Virginia | 3 of 3 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region | 21 of 31 |
The following degree levels are available for chemical engineering at VCU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 35 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
During the most recent reporting year, Virginia Commonwealth University handed out 35 bachelor’s degrees in chemical engineering.
VCU holds a strong position among schools offering chemical engineering at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Chemical Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from VCU report a median salary of $83,657 a year. This is higher than $64,528, the median for all majors at VCU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at VCU, chemical engineering students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $23,820, the typical median for all majors at VCU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,094 | $35,674 |
| Fees | $3,520 | $4,210 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 63% of chemical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 37% went to women.
The largest share of chemical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at VCU were White. About 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a bachelor’s in chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 3 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at VCU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Doctoral Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 4 |
