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 #118 on College Factual's Best Schools for chem eng list. It is also ranked #1 in Idaho.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Idaho handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in chemical engineering. This is a decrease of 42% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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 2021, making the school the #89 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 U of I is $66,101. This is about the same as the yearly salary of allchem eng bachelor's degree recipients across the nation.
While getting their bachelor's degree at U of I, chem eng students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,041 for all chem eng majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chem eng majors at University of Idaho.
The chem eng program at U of I awarded 19 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 79% of these degrees went to men with the other 21% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2021 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 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 chem eng majors earned their master's degree from U of I. Of these graduates, 67% were men and 33% 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 | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 92 |
| Electrical Engineering | 70 |
| Civil Engineering | 48 |
| Biological Engineering | 19 |
| Computer Engineering | 11 |
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