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 UofSC ranks among other schools offering degrees in chem eng.
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The bachelor's program at UofSC was ranked #68 on College Factual's Best Schools for chem eng list. It is also ranked #2 in South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools | 68 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 69 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of South Carolina - Columbia handed out 56 bachelor's degrees in chemical engineering. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 68 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in chem eng from UofSC. This makes it the #128 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.
Chem Eng majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UofSC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $75,680 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.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UofSC paid an average of $1,439 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $512 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,288 | $34,543 |
| Fees | $400 | $400 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,226 | $1,226 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,558 | $12,558 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,505 | $5,505 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 56 chem eng majors earned their bachelor's degree from UofSC. Of these graduates, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina - Columbia with a bachelor's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the UofSC 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 UofSC Online Learning page.
Of the 5 chem eng students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UofSC, about 80% were men and 20% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina - Columbia with a master's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chem eng majors at University of South Carolina - Columbia.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 209 |
| Civil Engineering | 92 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 52 |
| Computer Engineering | 45 |
| Electrical Engineering | 45 |
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