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 UH ranks among other schools offering degrees in chem eng.
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The bachelor's program at UH was ranked #77 on College Factual's Best Schools for chem eng list. It is also ranked #5 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Houston handed out 74 bachelor's degrees in chemical engineering. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 70 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in chem eng from UH. This makes it the #41 most popular school for chem eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 17 students received their doctoral degrees in chem eng in 2022, making the school the #18 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Chem Eng majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UH go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $84,468 a year. This is higher than $73,072, which is the national median for all chem eng bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UH paid an average of $882 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $362 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,685 | $21,165 |
| Fees | $1,026 | $1,026 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,556 | $1,556 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,830 | $10,830 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,637 | $4,637 |
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Of the 74 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in chem eng from UH in 2022, 54% were men and 46% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a bachelor's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 25 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Online degrees for the UH 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 UH Online Learning page.
Chem Eng majors graduating with a master's degree from UH make a median salary of $105,244 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all chem eng graduates with a master's is $91,297.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 14 chem eng majors earned their master's degree from UH. Of these graduates, 79% were men and 21% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a master's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chem eng majors at University of Houston.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 257 |
| Electrical Engineering | 135 |
| Civil Engineering | 93 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 86 |
| Industrial Engineering | 57 |
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