by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how U-M ranks in comparison to other schools with chem eng programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for chem eng majors, U-M came in at #3. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor handed out 73 bachelor's degrees in chemical engineering. This is a decrease of 38% over the previous year when 117 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 39 students received their master’s degree in chem eng from U-M. This makes it the #9 most popular school for chem eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 21 students received their doctoral degrees in chem eng in 2022, making the school the #9 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Chem Eng majors who earn their bachelor's degree from U-M go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $79,551 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 U-M, chem eng students borrow a median amount of $54,663 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,624 for all chem eng majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at U-M paid an average of $2,458 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $716 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $17,977 | $59,775 |
| Fees | $332 | $332 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,126 | $1,126 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,856 | $13,856 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,572 | $2,572 |
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Of the 73 chem eng students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from U-M, about 49% were men and 51% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a bachelor's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Online degrees for the U-M 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 U-M Online Learning page.
Of the 32 students who graduated with a Master’s in chem eng from U-M in 2022, 59% were men and 41% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a master's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chem eng majors at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 461 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 294 |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering. | 279 |
| Computer Engineering | 261 |
| Industrial Engineering | 247 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.