by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how KU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chem eng.
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The bachelor's program at KU was ranked #93 on College Factual's Best Schools for chem eng list. It is also ranked #2 in Kansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 92 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools | 93 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Kansas handed out 62 bachelor's degrees in chemical engineering. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 63 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in chem eng from KU. This makes it the #71 most popular school for chem eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of chem eng students who receive their bachelor's degree at KU is $63,870. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $73,072 for all chem eng students.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the chem eng program at KU is $193 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at KU paid an average of $944 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $353 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,596 | $28,308 |
| Fees | $1,104 | $1,104 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,224 | $1,224 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,818 | $10,818 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,390 | $3,390 |
Learn more about KU tuition and fees.
Of the 62 chem eng students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from KU, about 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a bachelor's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 4 |
KU 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 KU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 students graduated with a master's degree in chem eng from KU. About 25% were men and 75% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a master's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| 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 Kansas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 108 |
| Civil Engineering | 87 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 54 |
| Electrical Engineering | 41 |
| Architectural Engineering | 37 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.