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 Irvine ranks among other schools offering degrees in chem eng.
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The bachelor's program at UC Irvine was ranked #54 on College Factual's Best Schools for chem eng list. It is also ranked #7 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Irvine handed out 82 bachelor's degrees in chemical engineering. This is an increase of 39% over the previous year when 59 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in chem eng from UC Irvine. This makes it the #81 most popular school for chem eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 13 students received their doctoral degrees in chem eng in 2022, making the school the #27 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Chem Eng majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UC Irvine go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $57,540 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 UC Irvine, chem eng students borrow a median amount of $20,997 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.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $2,403 | $2,403 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,550 | $1,550 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,423 | $18,423 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,841 | $4,841 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 62% of chem eng bachelor's degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Irvine with a bachelor's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 36 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the UC Irvine 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 UC Irvine Online Learning page.
Of the 10 chem eng students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UC Irvine, about 80% were men and 20% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Irvine with a master's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chem eng majors at University of California - Irvine.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | 365 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 326 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 218 |
| Civil Engineering | 161 |
| Electrical Engineering | 138 |
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