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. We've also included details on how CU - Boulder ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chem eng.
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The bachelor's program at CU - Boulder was ranked #73 on College Factual's Best Schools for chem eng list. It is also ranked #3 in Colorado.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Colorado Boulder handed out 47 bachelor's degrees in chemical engineering. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 64 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 24 students received their master’s degree in chem eng from CU - Boulder. This makes it the #16 most popular school for chem eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 26 students received their doctoral degrees in chem eng in 2022, making the school the #6 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Chem Eng majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CU - Boulder go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $70,359 a year. This is less than $73,072, which is the national median of all chem eng majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at CU - Boulder was $1,680 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $616 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,910 | $40,297 |
| Fees | $1,646 | $1,646 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,950 | $16,950 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,104 | $3,104 |
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Of the 47 chem eng students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from CU - Boulder, about 77% were men and 23% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at CU - Boulder are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 62% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Boulder with a bachelor's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the CU - Boulder 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 CU - Boulder Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 44% of chem eng master's degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Boulder with a master's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chem eng majors at University of Colorado Boulder.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 374 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 341 |
| Electrical Engineering | 160 |
| Civil Engineering | 133 |
| General Engineering | 98 |
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