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 Austin ranks in comparison to other schools with chem eng programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for chem eng majors, UT Austin came in at #7. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Texas at Austin handed out 131 bachelor's degrees in chemical engineering. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 164 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in chem eng from UT Austin. This makes it the #57 most popular school for chem eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 31 students received their doctoral degrees in chem eng in 2022, making the school the #2 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 Austin is $87,365. This is higher than $73,072, which is the national median for all chem eng bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UT Austin, chem eng students borrow a median amount of $33,418 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 UT Austin is $350 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UT Austin paid an average of $1,930 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $546 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,678 | $42,778 |
| Books and Supplies | $724 | $724 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,136 | $14,136 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,034 | $5,034 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 131 students earned a bachelor's degree in chem eng from UT Austin. About 39% of these graduates were women and the other 61% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 51 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Online degrees for the UT Austin chem eng bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UT Austin Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 students earned a master's degree in chem eng from UT Austin. About 38% of these graduates were women and the other 63% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UT Austin 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 The University of Texas at Austin with a master's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| 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 Texas at Austin.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 390 |
| Electrical Engineering | 320 |
| Civil Engineering | 225 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 154 |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering. | 140 |
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