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 2021-2022 academic year, University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus handed out 94 bachelor's degrees in chemical engineering. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 105 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 2022, making the school the #27 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Chem Eng majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Pitt go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $73,072 a year. This is about the same as the yearly salary of allchem eng bachelor's degree recipients across the nation.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Pitt, chem eng students borrow a median amount of $46,935 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 Pitt is $401 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Pitt paid an average of $1,605 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $839 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $20,154 | $38,520 |
| Fees | $1,370 | $1,370 |
| Books and Supplies | $584 | $584 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,420 | $13,420 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,918 | $2,918 |
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Of the 94 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in chem eng from Pitt in 2022, 62% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Pitt are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% of students fell into 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 | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 80 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the Pitt 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 Pitt Online Learning page.
Of the 5 chem eng students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Pitt, about 80% were men and 20% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Pitt are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
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 | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chem eng majors at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 206 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 137 |
| Civil Engineering | 103 |
| Computer Engineering | 99 |
| Electrical Engineering | 96 |
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