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 #72 on College Factual's Best Schools for chem eng list. It is also ranked #2 in Tennessee.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville handed out 64 bachelor's degrees in chemical engineering. This is a decrease of 35% over the previous year when 98 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 2022, making the school the #55 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Chem Eng majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UT Knoxville go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $76,302 a year. This is higher than $73,072, which is the national median for all chem eng bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UT Knoxville paid an average of $1,137 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $378 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,332 | $29,522 |
| Fees | $2,152 | $2,452 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,598 | $1,598 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,500 | $12,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,096 | $6,096 |
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The chem eng program at UT Knoxville awarded 64 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 61% of these degrees went to men with the other 39% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% 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 Tennessee - Knoxville with a bachelor's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UT Knoxville 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 Knoxville Online Learning page.
Of the 4 chem eng students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UT Knoxville, about 50% were men and 50% 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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chem eng majors at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 228 |
| Civil Engineering | 102 |
| Industrial Engineering | 85 |
| Nuclear Engineering | 79 |
| Electrical Engineering | 77 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.