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 UIC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chem eng.
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The bachelor's program at UIC was ranked #94 on College Factual's Best Schools for chem eng list. It is also ranked #3 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 93 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools | 94 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Illinois at Chicago handed out 65 bachelor's degrees in chemical engineering. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 60 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in chem eng from UIC. This makes it the #26 most popular school for chem eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in chem eng in 2022, making the school the #47 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Chem Eng majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UIC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $58,377 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 UIC, chem eng students borrow a median amount of $49,587 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,624 for all chem eng majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UIC paid an average of $843 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $449 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,656 | $28,345 |
| Fees | $3,160 | $3,160 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,600 | $14,600 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,026 | $6,026 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 62% of chem eng bachelor's degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Chicago with a bachelor's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 6 |
UIC does not offer an online option for its chem eng bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UIC Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 56% of chem eng master's degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Chicago with a master's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chem eng majors at University of Illinois at Chicago.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 208 |
| Civil Engineering | 149 |
| Electrical Engineering | 143 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 116 |
| Computer Engineering | 72 |
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