by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how MIT ranks in comparison to other schools with chem eng programs.
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The bachelor's program at MIT was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for chem eng list. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Massachusetts Institute of Technology handed out 48 bachelor's degrees in chemical engineering. This is an increase of 45% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 20 students received their master’s degree in chem eng from MIT. This makes it the #20 most popular school for chem eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 31 students received their doctoral degrees in chem eng in 2022, making the school the #2 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Chem Eng majors who earn their bachelor's degree from MIT go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $80,139 a year. This is higher than $73,072, which is the national median for all chem eng bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at MIT paid an average of $2,775 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,750 | $59,750 |
| Fees | $406 | $406 |
| Books and Supplies | $880 | $880 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,390 | $19,390 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,304 | $2,304 |
Learn more about MIT tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 48 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in chem eng from MIT. About 40% were men and 60% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a bachelor's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
MIT 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 MIT Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 26 chem eng majors earned their master's degree from MIT. Of these graduates, 65% were men and 35% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a master's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chem eng majors at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 308 |
| Systems Engineering | 219 |
| Electrical Engineering | 207 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 137 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 91 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.