by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in chemical engineering at Vanderbilt University. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #5 out of 8 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Vanderbilt University as a strong choice for chemical engineering, coming in at #31 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools | 31 of 159 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in Tennessee | 1 of 4 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region | 6 of 31 |
The table below lists every degree level available for chemical engineering at Vanderbilt University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 24 |
| Master’s | 4 |
| Doctoral | 10 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Vanderbilt University conferred 4 master’s degrees in chemical engineering.
Vanderbilt University is not yet ranked for chemical engineering at the master’s level.
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $73,148 | $73,148 |
| Fees | $700 | $700 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 50% of chemical engineering master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of chemical engineering master’s degree graduates at Vanderbilt University were Asian. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a master’s in chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Vanderbilt University awarded 10 doctoral degrees in chemical engineering.
Vanderbilt University ranks competitively among schools offering chemical engineering at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #5 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 5 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools | 25 |
In the most recent graduating class, 70% of chemical engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 30% went to women.
The majority of chemical engineering doctoral degree graduates at Vanderbilt University are Non-Resident Alien. About 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a doctoral in chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Vanderbilt University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 24 |