by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at WPI. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #4 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates WPI as a strong choice for chemical engineering, placing at #54 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools | 54 of 159 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in Massachusetts | 4 of 6 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in the New England Region | 5 of 12 |
Here is each degree level granted in chemical engineering at WPI, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 57 |
| Master’s | 15 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Worcester Polytechnic Institute conferred 57 bachelor’s degrees in chemical engineering.
WPI holds a strong position among schools offering chemical engineering at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
Chemical Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from WPI go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $89,036 a year. This is lower than $100,204, the median for all majors at WPI.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at WPI, chemical engineering graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $26,259, the typical median for all majors at WPI.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,640 | $59,700 |
| Fees | $1,065 | $1,065 |
Learn more about WPI tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 54% of chemical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The largest share of chemical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at WPI were White. Approximately 79% of graduates 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 chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at WPI. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 15 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 5 |
