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 UCONN ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chem eng.
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The bachelor's program at UCONN was ranked #44 on College Factual's Best Schools for chem eng list. It is also ranked #1 in Connecticut.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 43 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools | 44 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Connecticut handed out 65 bachelor's degrees in chemical engineering. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 69 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in chem eng from UCONN. This makes it the #104 most popular school for chem eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in chem eng in 2022, making the school the #66 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Chem Eng majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UCONN go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $68,025 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 UCONN, chem eng students borrow a median amount of $51,846 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,624 for all chem eng majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the chem eng program at UCONN is $505 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UCONN paid an average of $1,625 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $681 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,332 | $39,000 |
| Fees | $4,034 | $4,034 |
| Books and Supplies | $990 | $990 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,996 | $13,996 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,330 | $4,330 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 65 chem eng majors earned their bachelor's degree from UCONN. Of these graduates, 62% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UCONN are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Connecticut with a bachelor's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the UCONN 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 UCONN Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 3 chem eng majors earned their master's degree from UCONN. Of these graduates, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UCONN are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Connecticut with a master's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chem eng majors at University of Connecticut.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 189 |
| Computer Engineering | 109 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 106 |
| Electrical Engineering | 95 |
| Civil Engineering | 88 |
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