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 Rutgers New Brunswick ranks in comparison to other schools with chem eng programs.
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The bachelor's program at Rutgers New Brunswick was ranked #40 on College Factual's Best Schools for chem eng list. It is also ranked #2 in New Jersey.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rutgers University - New Brunswick handed out 100 bachelor's degrees in chemical engineering. This is an increase of 39% over the previous year when 72 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 22 students received their master’s degree in chem eng from Rutgers New Brunswick. This makes it the #19 most popular school for chem eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 14 students received their doctoral degrees in chem eng in 2022, making the school the #25 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Chem Eng majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Rutgers New Brunswick go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $67,777 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 Rutgers New Brunswick, chem eng students borrow a median amount of $48,348 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 Rutgers New Brunswick is $419 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Rutgers New Brunswick paid an average of $1,054 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $441 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,674 | $32,436 |
| Fees | $3,565 | $3,565 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,391 | $1,391 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,715 | $14,715 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,372 | $4,372 |
Learn more about Rutgers New Brunswick tuition and fees.
Of the 100 chem eng students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Rutgers New Brunswick, about 49% were men and 51% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - New Brunswick with a bachelor's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 28 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Rutgers New Brunswick 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 Rutgers New Brunswick Online Learning page.
Chem Eng majors graduating with a master's degree from Rutgers New Brunswick make a median salary of $90,181 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $91,297.
Of the 50 chem eng students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Rutgers New Brunswick, about 68% were men and 32% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - New Brunswick with a master's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chem eng majors at Rutgers University - New Brunswick.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 295 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 233 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 146 |
| Civil Engineering | 121 |
| Industrial Engineering | 57 |
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