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. We've also included details on how UT Knoxville ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chem eng.
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The bachelor's program at UT Knoxville was ranked #91 on College Factual's Best Schools for chem eng list. It is also ranked #2 in Tennessee.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville handed out 98 bachelor's degrees in chemical engineering. This is an increase of 32% over the previous year when 74 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in chem eng from UT Knoxville. This makes it the #71 most popular school for chem eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in chem eng in 2021, making the school the #55 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of chem eng students who receive their bachelor's degree at UT Knoxville is $52,711. This is less than $66,101, 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 UT Knoxville, chem eng students borrow a median amount of $22,375 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all chem eng bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,041.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chem eng majors at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 98 chem eng majors earned their bachelor's degree from UT Knoxville. Of these graduates, 61% were men and 39% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee - Knoxville with a bachelor's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 74 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in chem eng from UT Knoxville. About 83% were men and 17% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee - Knoxville with a master's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 190 |
| Civil Engineering | 113 |
| Industrial Engineering | 77 |
| Electrical Engineering | 69 |
| Nuclear Engineering | 67 |
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