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 Drexel ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chem eng.
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The bachelor's program at Drexel was ranked #58 on College Factual's Best Schools for chem eng list. It is also ranked #6 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Drexel University handed out 65 bachelor's degrees in chemical engineering. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 92 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 20 students received their master’s degree in chem eng from Drexel. This makes it the #20 most popular school for chem eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in chem eng in 2022, making the school the #47 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Chem Eng majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Drexel go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $77,528 a year. This is higher than $73,072, which is the national median for all chem eng bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Drexel, chem eng students borrow a median amount of $81,955 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 Drexel is $702 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Drexel was $1,311 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,293 | $58,293 |
| Fees | $2,370 | $2,370 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,700 | $1,700 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,550 | $17,550 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,500 | $1,500 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 65 chem eng majors earned their bachelor's degree from Drexel. Of these graduates, 71% were men and 29% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Drexel University with a bachelor's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Drexel 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 Drexel Online Learning page.
Chem Eng majors graduating with a master's degree from Drexel make a median salary of $84,947 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $91,297.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 20 students earned a master's degree in chem eng from Drexel. About 40% of these graduates were women and the other 60% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Drexel University with a master's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chem eng majors at Drexel University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 226 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 164 |
| Computer Engineering | 130 |
| Electrical Engineering | 114 |
| Civil Engineering | 82 |
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