by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how UA ranks among other schools offering degrees in chem eng.
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The bachelor's program at UA was ranked #60 on College Factual's Best Schools for chem eng list. It is also ranked #2 in Alabama.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Alabama handed out 159 bachelor's degrees in chemical engineering. This is a decrease of 1% over the previous year when 161 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in chem eng from UA. This makes it the #64 most popular school for chem eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in chem eng in 2022, making the school the #89 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Chem Eng majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $69,809 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 UA, chem eng students borrow a median amount of $49,483 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 UA is $414 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UA was $1,425 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $545 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,100 | $32,400 |
| Fees | $800 | $800 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,840 | $14,840 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,842 | $5,842 |
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Of the 159 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from UA in 2021-2022, 66% were men and 34% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a bachelor's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 103 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 40 |
| Other Races | 7 |
UA 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 UA Online Learning page.
Of the 6 chem eng students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UA, about 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a master's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| 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 The University of Alabama.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 346 |
| Civil Engineering | 157 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 129 |
| Electrical Engineering | 98 |
| Environmental Engineering | 23 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.