by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Georgia Tech ranks among other schools offering degrees in chem eng.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for chem eng majors, Georgia Tech came in at #5. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Georgia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus handed out 183 bachelor's degrees in chemical engineering. This is a decrease of 1% over the previous year when 185 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in chem eng from Georgia Tech. This makes it the #26 most popular school for chem eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 40 students received their doctoral degrees in chem eng in 2022, making the school the #1 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of chem eng students who receive their bachelor's degree at Georgia Tech is $85,847. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $73,072 for all chem eng bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Georgia Tech, chem eng students borrow a median amount of $67,008 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 Georgia Tech is $681 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Georgia Tech paid an average of $1,307 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $427 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,258 | $31,370 |
| Fees | $1,506 | $1,506 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,760 | $12,760 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,200 | $3,200 |
Learn more about Georgia Tech tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of chem eng bachelor's degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Georgia Tech are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 50% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus with a bachelor's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 35 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 92 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 20 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Online degrees for the Georgia Tech chem eng bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Georgia Tech Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 16 chem eng majors earned their master's degree from Georgia Tech. Of these graduates, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus with a master's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chem eng majors at Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 739 |
| Electrical Engineering | 523 |
| Industrial Engineering | 459 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 403 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 388 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.