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. In addition, we cover how UL Lafayette ranks in comparison to other schools with chem eng programs.
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The bachelor's program at UL Lafayette was ranked #150 on College Factual's Best Schools for chem eng list. It is also ranked #5 in Louisiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 150 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools | 150 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Louisiana at Lafayette handed out 45 bachelor's degrees in chemical engineering. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 44 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of chem eng students who receive their bachelor's degree at UL Lafayette is $63,886. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $73,072 for all chem eng students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UL Lafayette paid an average of $1,006 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $434 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,407 | $19,135 |
| Fees | $5,011 | $5,011 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,988 | $11,988 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,470 | $5,470 |
Learn more about UL Lafayette tuition and fees.
Of the 45 chem eng students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UL Lafayette, about 69% were men and 31% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Louisiana at Lafayette with a bachelor's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the UL Lafayette 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 UL Lafayette Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chem eng majors at University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 85 |
| General Engineering | 40 |
| Civil Engineering | 30 |
| Electrical Engineering | 30 |
| Petroleum Engineering | 21 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.