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. Also, learn how UPenn ranks among other schools offering degrees in chem eng.
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UPenn was ranked #19 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for chem eng majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #3 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Pennsylvania handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in chemical engineering. This is an increase of 22% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 15 students received their master’s degree in chem eng from UPenn. This makes it the #29 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.
The median salary of chem eng students who receive their bachelor's degree at UPenn is $81,721. 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 UPenn was $1,871 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,620 | $58,620 |
| Fees | $7,484 | $7,484 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,358 | $1,358 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,496 | $18,496 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,070 | $3,070 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 54% of chem eng bachelor's degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the UPenn 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 UPenn Online Learning page.
Of the 32 chem eng students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UPenn, about 56% were men and 44% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pennsylvania with a master's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 20 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chem eng majors at University of Pennsylvania.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biomedical Engineering | 121 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 112 |
| Materials Engineering | 84 |
| Electrical Engineering | 83 |
| Systems Engineering | 66 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.