by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how WPI ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chem eng.
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The bachelor's program at WPI was ranked #37 on College Factual's Best Schools for chem eng list. It is also ranked #2 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Worcester Polytechnic Institute handed out 71 bachelor's degrees in chemical engineering. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 76 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 7 students received their master’s degree in chem eng from WPI. This makes it the #64 most popular school for chem eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in chem eng in 2021, making the school the #99 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Chem Eng majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WPI go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $67,835 a year. This is higher than $66,101, which is the national median for all chem eng bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WPI, chem eng students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,041 for all chem eng majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chem eng majors at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 71 students earned a bachelor's degree in chem eng from WPI. About 54% of these graduates were women and the other 46% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WPI are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Worcester Polytechnic Institute with a bachelor's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Of the 7 students who graduated with a Master’s in chem eng from WPI in 2021, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Worcester Polytechnic Institute with a master's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 315 |
| Robotics Engineering | 192 |
| Electrical Engineering | 177 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 120 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 85 |
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