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 Tennessee Tech University ranks among other schools offering degrees in chem eng.
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The bachelor's program at Tennessee Tech University was ranked #133 on College Factual's Best Schools for chem eng list. It is also ranked #3 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 132 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools | 133 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Tennessee Technological University handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in chemical engineering. This is a decrease of 32% over the previous year when 62 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in chem eng from Tennessee Tech University. This makes it the #104 most popular school for chem eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of chem eng students who receive their bachelor's degree at Tennessee Tech University is $60,300. This is less than $73,072, which is the national median of all chem eng majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Tennessee Tech University paid an average of $783 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $334 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,764 | $18,796 |
| Fees | $1,320 | $1,320 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,280 | $1,280 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,502 | $10,502 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,400 | $5,400 |
Learn more about Tennessee Tech University tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 42 chem eng majors earned their bachelor's degree from Tennessee Tech University. Of these graduates, 52% were men and 48% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tennessee Technological University with a bachelor's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Tennessee Tech University 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 Tennessee Tech University Online Learning page.
The chem eng program at Tennessee Tech University awarded 4 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 50% of these degrees went to men with the other 50% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Tennessee Tech University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tennessee Technological University with a master's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chem eng majors at Tennessee Technological University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 146 |
| Electrical Engineering | 72 |
| Civil Engineering | 69 |
| General Engineering | 25 |
| Computer Engineering | 19 |
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