by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UMBC ranks among other schools offering degrees in chem eng.
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The bachelor's program at UMBC was ranked #106 on College Factual's Best Schools for chem eng list. It is also ranked #3 in Maryland.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 106 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools | 106 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maryland - Baltimore County handed out 49 bachelor's degrees in chemical engineering. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 57 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in chem eng from UMBC. This makes it the #41 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 2022, making the school the #89 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Chem Eng majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMBC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $66,023 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 UMBC, chem eng students borrow a median amount of $44,538 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,624 for all chem eng majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMBC was $1,103 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $382 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,238 | $26,594 |
| Fees | $3,714 | $3,714 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,204 | $14,204 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,414 | $3,414 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 49 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in chem eng from UMBC. About 57% were men and 43% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - Baltimore County with a bachelor's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 5 |
UMBC 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 UMBC Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 students graduated with a master's degree in chem eng from UMBC. About 75% were men and 25% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - Baltimore County with a master's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chem eng majors at University of Maryland - Baltimore County.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 133 |
| Computer Engineering | 59 |
| Electrical Engineering | 12 |
| Systems Engineering | 9 |
| Environmental Engineering | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.