by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how CSULB ranks in comparison to other schools with chem eng programs.
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The bachelor's program at CSULB was ranked #117 on College Factual's Best Schools for chem eng list. It is also ranked #11 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Long Beach handed out 80 bachelor's degrees in chemical engineering. This is an increase of 29% over the previous year when 62 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in chem eng from CSULB. This makes it the #38 most popular school for chem eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
Chem Eng majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CSULB go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $45,164 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $73,072 for all chem eng students.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $1,266 | $1,266 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,490 | $1,490 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,612 | $15,612 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,306 | $4,306 |
Learn more about CSULB tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 80 students earned a bachelor's degree in chem eng from CSULB. About 30% of these graduates were women and the other 70% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Long Beach with a bachelor's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 24 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 7 |
CSULB does not offer an online option for its chem eng bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the CSULB Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 students graduated with a master's degree in chem eng from CSULB. About 46% were men and 54% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Long Beach with a master's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chem eng majors at California State University - Long Beach.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 258 |
| Electrical Engineering | 147 |
| Civil Engineering | 138 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 111 |
| Computer Engineering | 55 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.