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 Michigan State ranks in comparison to other schools with chem eng programs.
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The bachelor's program at Michigan State was ranked #32 on College Factual's Best Schools for chem eng list. It is also ranked #2 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools | 32 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 32 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Michigan State University handed out 102 bachelor's degrees in chemical engineering. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 105 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in chem eng from Michigan State. This makes it the #118 most popular school for chem eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in chem eng in 2022, making the school the #73 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 Michigan State is $79,023. 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the chem eng program at Michigan State is $702 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Michigan State paid an average of $1,457 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $564 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,930 | $43,700 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,334 | $1,334 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,754 | $11,754 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,592 | $3,592 |
Learn more about Michigan State tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 102 students earned a bachelor's degree in chem eng from Michigan State. About 43% of these graduates were women and the other 57% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Michigan State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 83 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Michigan 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 Michigan State Online Learning page.
Of the 5 students who graduated with a Master’s in chem eng from Michigan State in 2022, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a master's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| 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 Michigan State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 315 |
| Electrical Engineering | 162 |
| Civil Engineering | 104 |
| General Engineering | 85 |
| Agricultural Engineering | 57 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.