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 UCR ranks among other schools offering degrees in chem eng.
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The bachelor's program at UCR was ranked #101 on College Factual's Best Schools for chem eng list. It is also ranked #10 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Riverside handed out 63 bachelor's degrees in chemical engineering. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 74 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in chem eng from UCR. This makes it the #64 most popular school for chem eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in chem eng in 2022, making the school the #62 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 UCR is $68,245. This is less than $73,072, which is the national median of all chem eng majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the chem eng program at UCR is $183 per month.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $2,336 | $2,336 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,748 | $1,748 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,433 | $19,433 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,934 | $4,934 |
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The chem eng program at UCR awarded 63 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 54% of these degrees went to men with the other 46% going to women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 51% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Riverside with a bachelor's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UCR 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 UCR Online Learning page.
Of the 12 students who earned a master's degree in Chemical Engineering from UCR in 2021-2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Riverside with a master's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chem eng majors at University of California - Riverside.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 130 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 115 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 93 |
| Computer Engineering | 58 |
| General Engineering | 46 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.