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 U of I ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chem eng.
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The bachelor's program at U of I was ranked #121 on College Factual's Best Schools for chem eng list. It is also ranked #1 in Idaho.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 121 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools | 121 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Idaho handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in chemical engineering. This is a decrease of 47% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in chem eng from U of I. This makes it the #71 most popular school for chem eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in chem eng in 2022, making the school the #89 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Chem Eng majors who earn their bachelor's degree from U of I go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $75,915 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 U of I paid an average of $1,351 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $389 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,540 | $27,508 |
| Fees | $2,276 | $2,276 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,232 | $1,232 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,380 | $10,380 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,552 | $3,552 |
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The chem eng program at U of I awarded 10 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 80% of these degrees went to men with the other 20% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Idaho with a bachelor's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the U of I 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 U of I Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 chem eng majors earned their master's degree from U of I. Of these graduates, 75% were men and 25% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Idaho with a master's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| 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 Idaho.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 85 |
| Civil Engineering | 57 |
| Electrical Engineering | 56 |
| Biological Engineering | 26 |
| Other Engineering | 13 |
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