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. Also, learn how Pitt ranks among other schools offering degrees in chem eng.
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The bachelor's program at Pitt was ranked #38 on College Factual's Best Schools for chem eng list. It is also ranked #4 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus handed out 105 bachelor's degrees in chemical engineering. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 97 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in chem eng from Pitt. This makes it the #71 most popular school for chem eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 13 students received their doctoral degrees in chem eng in 2021, making the school the #27 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 Pitt is $69,207. This is higher than $66,101, which is the national median for all chem eng bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Pitt, chem eng students borrow a median amount of $26,548 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,041 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 Pitt is $401 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chem eng majors at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus.
The chem eng program at Pitt awarded 105 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 62% of these degrees went to men with the other 38% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus with a bachelor's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 89 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 6 chem eng students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Pitt, about 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus 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 | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 236 |
| Electrical Engineering | 134 |
| Industrial Engineering | 114 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 106 |
| Computer Engineering | 92 |
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