Below are the key facts about graduate study in chemical engineering at UCLA. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 8 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UCLA as a strong choice for chemical engineering, ranked #12 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools | 12 of 159 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in California | 3 of 13 |
The following degree levels are offered in chemical engineering at UCLA, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 67 |
| Master’s | 16 |
| Doctoral | 16 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of California-Los Angeles handed out 16 master’s degrees in chemical engineering.
UCLA holds a strong position among schools offering chemical engineering at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,518 | $68,757 |
| Fees | $1,714 | $1,714 |
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Among recent graduates, 62% of chemical engineering master’s degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The majority of chemical engineering master’s degree graduates at UCLA are Non-Resident Alien. About 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Los Angeles with a master’s in chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of California-Los Angeles awarded 16 doctoral degrees in chemical engineering.
UCLA is a solid choice among schools offering chemical engineering at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #3 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 81% of chemical engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 19% went to women.
The largest share of chemical engineering doctoral degree graduates at UCLA were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Los Angeles with a doctoral in chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Undergraduate study is also available at UCLA. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 67 |