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 NJIT ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chem eng.
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The bachelor's program at NJIT was ranked #71 on College Factual's Best Schools for chem eng list. It is also ranked #3 in New Jersey.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, New Jersey Institute of Technology handed out 71 bachelor's degrees in chemical engineering. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 80 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 25 students received their master’s degree in chem eng from NJIT. This makes it the #15 most popular school for chem eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in chem eng in 2022, making the school the #62 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Chem Eng majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NJIT go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $66,617 a year. This is less than $73,072, which is the national median of all chem eng majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NJIT, chem eng students borrow a median amount of $22,638 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all chem eng bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $30,624.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at NJIT paid an average of $1,392 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $595 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,616 | $32,528 |
| Fees | $3,406 | $3,406 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,750 | $2,750 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,000 | $15,000 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,580 | $4,580 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 71 students earned a bachelor's degree in chem eng from NJIT. About 34% of these graduates were women and the other 66% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New Jersey Institute of Technology with a bachelor's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
NJIT 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 NJIT Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's chem eng program at NJIT make a median salary of $92,412. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all chem eng graduates with a master's is $91,297.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 students graduated with a master's degree in chem eng from NJIT. About 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New Jersey Institute of Technology with a master's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chem eng majors at New Jersey Institute of Technology.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 312 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 265 |
| Electrical Engineering | 127 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 126 |
| Industrial Engineering | 66 |
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