by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in chemical engineering at Illinois. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 3 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Illinois highly for chemical engineering, coming in at #9 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools | 9 of 159 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in Illinois | 2 of 5 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 3 of 26 |
The following degree levels are granted in chemical engineering at Illinois, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 145 |
| Master’s | 19 |
| Doctoral | 13 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign handed out 19 master’s degrees in chemical engineering.
Illinois is a solid choice among schools offering chemical engineering at the master’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $36,500 | $46,500 |
| Fees | $3,377 | $3,377 |
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Among recent graduates, 63% of chemical engineering master’s degrees went to men and 37% went to women.
The majority of chemical engineering master’s degree graduates at Illinois were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 42% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a master’s in chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign handed out 13 doctoral degrees in chemical engineering.
Illinois ranks competitively among schools offering chemical engineering at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 46% of chemical engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The majority of chemical engineering doctoral degree graduates at Illinois are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 46% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a doctoral in chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Illinois. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 145 |