by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at WashU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks WashU highly for chemical engineering, placing at #32 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools | 32 of 159 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in Missouri | 1 of 3 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in the Plains States Region | 1 of 12 |
The following degree levels are available for chemical engineering at WashU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 38 |
| Master’s | 20 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Washington University in St Louis conferred 38 bachelor’s degrees in chemical engineering.
WashU 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 WashU earn a median of $92,896 a year. This is lower than $99,002, the median for all majors at WashU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at WashU, chemical engineering students borrow a median amount of $19,500 in student loans. This is higher than $17,553, the typical median for all majors at WashU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $57,750 | $64,500 |
| Fees | $1,290 | $1,290 |
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Among recent graduates, 61% of chemical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 39% went to women.
The largest share of chemical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at WashU were White. Roughly 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a bachelor’s in chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Graduate study is also available at WashU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 20 |
