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. We've also included details on how NC State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chem eng.
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NC State was ranked #21 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for chem eng majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in North Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, North Carolina State University handed out 161 bachelor's degrees in chemical engineering. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 141 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 50 students received their master’s degree in chem eng from NC State. This makes it the #4 most popular school for chem eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 27 students received their doctoral degrees in chem eng in 2022, making the school the #5 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 NC State is $81,492. This is higher than $73,072, which is the national median for all chem eng bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at NC State paid an average of $1,225 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $272 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,535 | $29,407 |
| Fees | $2,360 | $2,360 |
| Books and Supplies | $869 | $869 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,719 | $13,719 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,121 | $3,121 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 161 students earned a bachelor's degree in chem eng from NC State. About 38% of these graduates were women and the other 62% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at NC State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University with a bachelor's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 119 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Online degrees for the NC State 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 NC State Online Learning page.
Chem Eng majors graduating with a master's degree from NC State make a median salary of $114,524 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all chem eng graduates with a master's is $91,297.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 46 students earned a master's degree in chem eng from NC State. About 41% of these graduates were women and the other 59% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at NC State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University with a master's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chem eng majors at North Carolina State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 352 |
| Textile Engineering | 296 |
| Electrical Engineering | 286 |
| Computer Engineering | 237 |
| Civil Engineering | 187 |
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