by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at WSU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #5 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates WSU among the top schools in the country for chemical engineering, ranked #140 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools | 140 of 159 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in Michigan | 5 of 6 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 22 of 26 |
The following degree levels are offered in chemical engineering at WSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 22 |
| Master’s | 5 |
| Doctoral | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, Wayne State University conferred 22 bachelor’s degrees in chemical engineering.
WSU ranks competitively among schools offering chemical engineering at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
Chemical Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from WSU report a median salary of $89,339 a year. This is higher than $68,128, the median for all majors at WSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at WSU, chemical engineering graduates take on a median debt of $29,900 in student loans. This is above $26,749, the typical median for all majors at WSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,376 | $32,765 |
| Fees | $1,885 | $1,885 |
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Among recent graduates, 68% of chemical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 32% went to women.
The majority of chemical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at WSU were White. About 86% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a bachelor’s in chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Graduate study is also available at WSU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 5 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 1 |
