by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in chemical engineering at WPI. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 3 schools (Master’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 #55 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools | 55 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 |
During the most recent reporting year, Worcester Polytechnic Institute conferred 15 master’s degrees in chemical engineering.
WPI ranks competitively among schools offering chemical engineering at the master’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
All of the 15 students who graduated with a master’s degree in chemical engineering from WPI were men.
The majority of chemical engineering master’s degree graduates at WPI are White. Approximately 60% 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 master’s in chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, Worcester Polytechnic Institute awarded 5 doctoral degrees in chemical engineering.
WPI is not yet ranked for chemical engineering at the doctoral level.
For the most recent academic year available, 60% of chemical engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The majority of chemical engineering doctoral degree graduates at WPI were White. Roughly 60% 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 doctoral in chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at WPI. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 57 |