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. Also, learn how University at Buffalo ranks among other schools offering degrees in chem eng.
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The bachelor's program at University at Buffalo was ranked #86 on College Factual's Best Schools for chem eng list. It is also ranked #7 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University at Buffalo handed out 53 bachelor's degrees in chemical engineering. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 67 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 36 students received their master’s degree in chem eng from University at Buffalo. This makes it the #11 most popular school for chem eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 15 students received their doctoral degrees in chem eng in 2022, making the school the #22 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Chem Eng majors who earn their bachelor's degree from University at Buffalo go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $67,873 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $73,072 for all chem eng students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at University at Buffalo, chem eng students borrow a median amount of $21,487 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 $30,624.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at University at Buffalo paid an average of $1,119 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $295 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $26,860 |
| Fees | $3,712 | $3,712 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,754 | $16,754 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,752 | $4,752 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 53 chem eng majors earned their bachelor's degree from University at Buffalo. Of these graduates, 55% were men and 45% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at University at Buffalo are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Buffalo with a bachelor's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
University at Buffalo 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 University at Buffalo Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's chem eng program at University at Buffalo make a median salary of $67,692. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $91,297.
The chem eng program at University at Buffalo awarded 50 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 70% of these degrees went to men with the other 30% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Buffalo with a master's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 21 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chem eng majors at University at Buffalo.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 281 |
| Civil Engineering | 218 |
| General Engineering | 176 |
| Electrical Engineering | 157 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 136 |
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