by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Virginia Tech. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Virginia Tech among the top schools in the country for chemical engineering, coming in at #43 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools | 43 of 159 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in Virginia | 2 of 3 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region | 8 of 31 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in chemical engineering at Virginia Tech, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 78 |
| Master’s | 3 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University handed out 78 bachelor’s degrees in chemical engineering.
Virginia Tech is among the very best schools in the country for chemical engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Chemical Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Virginia Tech go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $89,909 a year. This is above $77,896, the median for all majors at Virginia Tech.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Virginia Tech, chemical engineering students accumulate a median of $25,350 in student loans. This is above $23,442, the typical median for all majors at Virginia Tech.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,420 | $34,362 |
| Fees | $2,796 | $3,402 |
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Among recent graduates, 67% of chemical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of chemical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Virginia Tech were White. Approximately 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University with a bachelor’s in chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 7 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Virginia Tech. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 3 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 8 |
