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 UMass Lowell ranks in comparison to other schools with chem eng programs.
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The bachelor's program at UMass Lowell was ranked #69 on College Factual's Best Schools for chem eng list. It is also ranked #6 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts - Lowell handed out 59 bachelor's degrees in chemical engineering. This is a decrease of 31% over the previous year when 86 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in chem eng from UMass Lowell. This makes it the #64 most popular school for chem eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in chem eng in 2022, making the school the #77 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Chem Eng majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMass Lowell go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $77,380 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $73,072 for all chem eng bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMass Lowell, chem eng students borrow a median amount of $34,780 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,624 for all chem eng majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the chem eng program at UMass Lowell is $247 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMass Lowell was $1,445 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $660 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,850 | $34,676 |
| Fees | $720 | $720 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,424 | $15,424 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,370 | $1,370 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 59 chem eng majors earned their bachelor's degree from UMass Lowell. Of these graduates, 71% were men and 29% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMass Lowell are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts - Lowell with a bachelor's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 4 |
UMass Lowell 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 Lowell Online Learning page.
Of the 16 chem eng students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UMass Lowell, about 69% were men and 31% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts - Lowell with a master's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chem eng majors at University of Massachusetts - Lowell.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 219 |
| Electrical Engineering | 165 |
| Computer Engineering | 120 |
| Polymer & Plastics Engineering | 106 |
| Civil Engineering | 94 |
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