by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how USC ranks among other schools offering degrees in chem eng.
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USC was ranked #24 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 California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Southern California handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in chemical engineering. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 38 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 18 students received their master’s degree in chem eng from USC. This makes it the #24 most popular school for chem eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 12 students received their doctoral degrees in chem eng in 2022, making the school the #30 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Chem Eng majors who earn their bachelor's degree from USC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $68,234 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $73,072 for all chem eng students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at USC paid an average of $2,244 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $66,640 | $66,640 |
| Fees | $1,597 | $1,597 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,198 | $19,198 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,818 | $1,818 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 36 chem eng majors earned their bachelor's degree from USC. Of these graduates, 39% were men and 61% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a bachelor's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the USC 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 USC Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 58% of chem eng master's degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a master's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chem eng majors at University of Southern California.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 305 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 237 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 170 |
| Other Engineering | 152 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 112 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.