by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 2 U.S. colleges awarded 32 degrees and certificates in Engineering Chemistry. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 97% of graduates. Graduates earn a median $83,672 one year after completing.
A major in Engineering Chemistry explores Engineering Chemistry. A Program That Focuses On The General Application Of Chemical Principles To The Analysis And Evaluation Of Engineering Problems, Such As Development Of Electronic Materials, Solid-State Science And Technology, Polymers, Ceramics, And Biomaterials. Includes Instruction In Physical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Processes And Systems, Chemical Reaction Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Engineering Mathematics, Classical And Modern Physics, And Computer Science.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., engineering chemistry is a popular field of study, with 32 degrees awarded annually. 2 colleges award engineering chemistry degrees, an average of 16 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 31.
By level, the 32 awards include 1 bachelor’s degrees and 31 master’s degrees.
Women earned 28% of engineering chemistry degrees and certificates in the latest year (9 of 32). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (17) and Hispanic or Latino (6), and international students earned 1.
The most common engineering chemistry credential is the master’s degree: 31 of the 32 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to engineering chemistry call most for Reading Comprehension, Critical Thinking and Speaking, and for knowledge of Engineering and Technology, Mathematics and Design, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Written Comprehension, Oral Expression and Oral Comprehension.
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How long an engineering chemistry degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 1 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 31 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to engineering chemistry, at 33.3%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 33.3% |
| Doctoral degree | 28.8% |
| Master’s degree | 11.1% |
| Post-doctoral training | 7.6% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 7.3% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 3.5% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 2.7% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 2.0% |
| Some college courses | 1.5% |
| First professional degree | 1.4% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 0.6% |
| Less than a high school diploma | 0.2% |
Source: O*NET Online.
13 occupations are related to Engineering Chemistry, with an average median salary of $95,448; the strongest outlook belongs to Solar Energy Systems Engineers, at 14.5% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Engineer, Radar Engineering Teacher, Chemical Engineering Teacher and Mechanical Engineering Professor.
The occupation related to engineering chemistry with the most projected jobs is Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary, at 1,297,204.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,297,204 | -2.0% |
| Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers | 440,884 | 8.0% |
| Nanosystems Engineers | 358,781 | -2.9% |
| Wind Energy Engineers | 353,305 | 12.7% |
| Engineers, All Other | 292,948 | -4.3% |
| Solar Energy Systems Engineers | 266,797 | 14.5% |
| Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar | 227,778 | 6.7% |
| Chemical Engineers | 215,233 | 0.7% |
Engineering Chemistry graduates earn a median $83,672 one year after completing their program, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $83,672 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to engineering chemistry is Engineers, All Other, with a median salary of $136,628.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Chemical Engineers | $130,903 |
| Solar Energy Systems Engineers | $116,775 |
| Mechatronics Engineers | $115,569 |
| Microsystems Engineers | $104,558 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $101,277 |
| Wind Energy Engineers | $98,460 |
| Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers | $89,263 |
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