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 UT Chattanooga ranks in comparison to other schools with chem eng programs.
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The bachelor's program at UT Chattanooga was ranked #151 on College Factual's Best Schools for chem eng list. It is also ranked #4 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 151 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools | 151 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in chemical engineering. This is a decrease of 62% over the previous year when 42 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of chem eng students who receive their bachelor's degree at UT Chattanooga is $57,952. This is less than $73,072, which is the national median of all chem eng majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UT Chattanooga paid an average of $679 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $343 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,232 | $16,296 |
| Fees | $1,912 | $1,912 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,052 | $10,052 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,950 | $4,950 |
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Of the 16 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from UT Chattanooga in 2021-2022, 63% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UT Chattanooga are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga with a bachelor's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UT Chattanooga 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 UT Chattanooga Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chem eng majors at The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 54 |
| Electrical Engineering | 40 |
| Civil Engineering | 24 |
| General Engineering | 17 |
| Computer Engineering | 3 |