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 UMCP ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chem eng.
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The bachelor's program at UMCP was ranked #51 on College Factual's Best Schools for chem eng list. It is also ranked #2 in Maryland.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maryland - College Park handed out 63 bachelor's degrees in chemical engineering. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 66 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in chem eng from UMCP. This makes it the #104 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 UMCP go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $81,777 a year. This is higher than $73,072, which is the national median for all chem eng bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMCP was $1,613 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $412 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,889 | $38,690 |
| Fees | $1,616 | $1,616 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,416 | $15,416 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,714 | $2,714 |
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Of the 63 chem eng students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UMCP, about 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 51% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a bachelor's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
UMCP 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 UMCP Online Learning page.
Of the 5 chem eng students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UMCP, about 40% were men and 60% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a master's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| 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 - College Park.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 425 |
| General Engineering | 201 |
| Electrical Engineering | 201 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 165 |
| Civil Engineering | 156 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.