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. Also, learn how Princeton ranks among other schools offering degrees in chem eng.
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Princeton is in the top 10% of the country for chem eng. More specifically it was ranked #12 out of 154 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in New Jersey.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Princeton University handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in chemical engineering. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 19 students received their master’s degree in chem eng from Princeton. This makes it the #22 most popular school for chem eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in chem eng in 2021, making the school the #39 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Chem Eng majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Princeton go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $65,473 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $66,101 for all chem eng students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chem eng majors at Princeton University.
Of the 23 chem eng students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Princeton, about 30% were men and 70% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Princeton University with a bachelor's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 58% of chem eng master's degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Princeton University with a master's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 84 |
| Operations Research | 79 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 69 |
| Civil Engineering | 47 |
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