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. In addition, we cover how Northeastern ranks in comparison to other schools with chem eng programs.
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Northeastern is in the top 10% of the country for chem eng. More specifically it was ranked #14 out of 155 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northeastern University handed out 86 bachelor's degrees in chemical engineering. This is a decrease of 28% over the previous year when 119 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 42 students received their master’s degree in chem eng from Northeastern. This makes it the #8 most popular school for chem eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in chem eng in 2022, making the school the #35 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Chem Eng majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Northeastern go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $81,880 a year. This is higher than $73,072, which is the national median 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 Northeastern is $270 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Northeastern paid an average of $1,938 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $62,000 | $62,000 |
| Fees | $1,141 | $1,141 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,790 | $18,790 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,800 | $1,800 |
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The chem eng program at Northeastern awarded 86 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 59% of these degrees went to men with the other 41% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Northeastern are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a bachelor's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Northeastern 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 Northeastern Online Learning page.
Chem Eng majors graduating with a master's degree from Northeastern make a median salary of $89,093 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $91,297.
For the most recent academic year available, 53% of chem eng master's degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a master's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chem eng majors at Northeastern University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | 717 |
| Other Engineering | 469 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 412 |
| Electrical Engineering | 274 |
| General Engineering | 205 |
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