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. In addition, we cover how Illinois Tech ranks in comparison to other schools with chem eng programs.
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The bachelor's program at Illinois Tech was ranked #98 on College Factual's Best Schools for chem eng list. It is also ranked #4 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Illinois Institute of Technology handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in chemical engineering. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 36 students received their master’s degree in chem eng from Illinois Tech. This makes it the #11 most popular school for chem eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in chem eng in 2022, making the school the #77 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Chem Eng majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Illinois Tech go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $64,526 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $73,072 for all chem eng students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Illinois Tech was $1,550 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $49,607 | $49,607 |
| Fees | $1,310 | $1,310 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,528 | $16,528 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,500 | $3,500 |
Learn more about Illinois Tech tuition and fees.
The chem eng program at Illinois Tech awarded 25 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 44% of these degrees went to men with the other 56% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Illinois Tech are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois Institute of Technology with a bachelor's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Illinois 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 Illinois Tech Online Learning page.
Of the 20 students who graduated with a Master’s in chem eng from Illinois Tech in 2022, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois Institute of Technology with a master's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chem eng majors at Illinois Institute of Technology.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 133 |
| Electrical Engineering | 84 |
| Computer Engineering | 60 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 52 |
| Civil Engineering | 51 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.