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. We've also included details on how Colorado State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chem eng.
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The bachelor's program at Colorado State was ranked #67 on College Factual's Best Schools for chem eng list. It is also ranked #2 in Colorado.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools | 67 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 68 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Colorado State University - Fort Collins handed out 75 bachelor's degrees in chemical engineering. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 105 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in chem eng from Colorado State. This makes it the #104 most popular school for chem eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in chem eng in 2022, making the school the #106 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Chem Eng majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Colorado State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $62,468 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $73,072 for all chem eng students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Colorado State, chem eng students borrow a median amount of $49,193 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,624 for all chem eng majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the chem eng program at Colorado State is $328 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Colorado State was $1,553 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $468 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,299 | $31,055 |
| Fees | $2,710 | $2,710 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,606 | $15,606 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,737 | $2,737 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 75 students earned a bachelor's degree in chem eng from Colorado State. About 37% of these graduates were women and the other 63% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Colorado State University - Fort Collins with a bachelor's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Colorado State 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 Colorado State Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 2 students graduated with a master's degree in chem eng from Colorado State. About 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Colorado State University - Fort Collins with a master's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chem eng majors at Colorado State University - Fort Collins.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 213 |
| Civil Engineering | 159 |
| Electrical Engineering | 106 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 70 |
| General Engineering | 67 |
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