by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UCSD ranks among other schools offering degrees in chem eng.
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The bachelor's program at UCSD was ranked #27 on College Factual's Best Schools for chem eng list. It is also ranked #5 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - San Diego handed out 129 bachelor's degrees in chemical engineering. This is an increase of 30% over the previous year when 99 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 23 students received their master’s degree in chem eng from UCSD. This makes it the #17 most popular school for chem eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in chem eng in 2022, making the school the #55 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 UCSD is $59,508. 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 average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $3,431 | $3,431 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,307 | $1,307 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,198 | $17,198 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,735 | $4,735 |
Learn more about UCSD tuition and fees.
The chem eng program at UCSD awarded 129 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 63% of these degrees went to men with the other 37% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - San Diego with a bachelor's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 51 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the UCSD 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 UCSD Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 30 students graduated with a master's degree in chem eng from UCSD. About 53% were men and 47% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - San Diego with a master's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chem eng majors at University of California - San Diego.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 340 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 239 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 238 |
| Computer Engineering | 213 |
| Civil Engineering | 187 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.