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 UIUC ranks among other schools offering degrees in chem eng.
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UIUC is in the top 10% of the country for chem eng. More specifically it was ranked #11 out of 155 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign handed out 155 bachelor's degrees in chemical engineering. This is a decrease of 1% over the previous year when 156 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in chem eng from UIUC. This makes it the #57 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.
The median salary of chem eng students who receive their bachelor's degree at UIUC is $77,440. This is higher than $73,072, which is the national median for all chem eng bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the chem eng program at UIUC is $333 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UIUC was $1,019 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $601 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,768 | $35,900 |
| Fees | $3,292 | $3,292 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,938 | $13,938 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 155 chem eng majors earned their bachelor's degree from UIUC. Of these graduates, 61% were men and 39% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a bachelor's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 52 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 58 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 24 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the UIUC 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 UIUC Online Learning page.
Of the 10 students who graduated with a Master’s in chem eng from UIUC in 2022, 60% were men and 40% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a master's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| 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 Urbana-Champaign.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 370 |
| Electrical Engineering | 357 |
| Computer Engineering | 318 |
| Civil Engineering | 313 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 168 |
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