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 UNR ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chem eng.
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The bachelor's program at UNR was ranked #124 on College Factual's Best Schools for chem eng list. It is also ranked #1 in Nevada.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 124 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools | 124 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Nevada - Reno handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in chemical engineering. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 38 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in chem eng from UNR. This makes it the #118 most popular school for chem eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
Chem Eng majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNR go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $64,039 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.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UNR paid an average of $551 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $263 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,876 | $24,832 |
| Fees | $1,118 | $1,118 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,700 | $13,700 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,370 | $5,370 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 31 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in chem eng from UNR. About 71% were men and 29% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Reno with a bachelor's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UNR 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 UNR Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in chem eng from UNR in 2022 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Reno with a master's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chem eng majors at University of Nevada - Reno.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 146 |
| Civil Engineering | 98 |
| Electrical Engineering | 66 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 19 |
| Environmental Engineering | 17 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.