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. In addition, we cover how UMass Amherst ranks in comparison to other schools with chem eng programs.
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The bachelor's program at UMass Amherst was ranked #64 on College Factual's Best Schools for chem eng list. It is also ranked #5 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts Amherst handed out 60 bachelor's degrees in chemical engineering. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 57 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in chem eng from UMass Amherst. This makes it the #118 most popular school for chem eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in chem eng in 2022, making the school the #39 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Chem Eng majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMass Amherst go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $72,514 a year. This is less than $73,072, which is the national median of all chem eng majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMass Amherst, chem eng students borrow a median amount of $32,477 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 UMass Amherst was $1,605 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $691 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,591 | $38,527 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,869 | $14,869 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,440 | $1,440 |
Learn more about UMass Amherst tuition and fees.
The chem eng program at UMass Amherst awarded 60 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 75% of these degrees went to men with the other 25% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMass Amherst are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a bachelor's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 5 |
UMass Amherst 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 UMass Amherst Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 students earned a master's degree in chem eng from UMass Amherst. About 33% of these graduates were women and the other 67% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a master's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chem eng majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 191 |
| Electrical Engineering | 106 |
| Civil Engineering | 99 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 67 |
| Computer Engineering | 57 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.