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 UC Davis ranks among other schools offering degrees in chem eng.
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The bachelor's program at UC Davis was ranked #25 on College Factual's Best Schools for chem eng list. It is also ranked #4 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Davis handed out 62 bachelor's degrees in chemical engineering. This is a decrease of 40% over the previous year when 103 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in chem eng from UC Davis. This makes it the #57 most popular school for chem eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in chem eng in 2022, making the school the #47 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Chem Eng majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UC Davis go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $68,337 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $73,072 for all chem eng students.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $3,413 | $3,413 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,381 | $1,381 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,068 | $19,068 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,359 | $5,359 |
Learn more about UC Davis tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 62 students earned a bachelor's degree in chem eng from UC Davis. About 44% of these graduates were women and the other 56% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Davis with a bachelor's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 6 |
UC Davis 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 UC Davis Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 chem eng majors earned their master's degree from UC Davis. Of these graduates, 54% were men and 46% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Davis with a master's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chem eng majors at University of California - Davis.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 227 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 209 |
| Electrical Engineering | 163 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 126 |
| Computer Engineering | 119 |
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