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 Ohio State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chem eng.
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Ohio State was ranked #23 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 Ohio.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ohio State University - Main Campus handed out 186 bachelor's degrees in chemical engineering. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 163 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 19 students received their master’s degree in chem eng from Ohio State. This makes it the #22 most popular school for chem eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 18 students received their doctoral degrees in chem eng in 2022, making the school the #16 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 Ohio State is $77,455. This is higher than $73,072, which is the national median for all chem eng bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Ohio State, chem eng students borrow a median amount of $40,181 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,624 for all chem eng majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the chem eng program at Ohio State is $394 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Ohio State paid an average of $1,556 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $493 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,826 | $37,332 |
| Fees | $1,033 | $1,033 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,030 | $1,030 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,272 | $14,272 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,070 | $3,070 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 186 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in chem eng from Ohio State. About 62% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 24 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 136 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Ohio 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 Ohio State Online Learning page.
Of the 24 students who earned a master's degree in Chemical Engineering from Ohio State in 2021-2022, 79% were men and 21% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio State University - Main Campus with a master's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chem eng majors at Ohio State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | 464 |
| Electrical Engineering | 320 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 283 |
| Industrial Engineering | 181 |
| Civil Engineering | 159 |
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