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. We've also included details on how University of Virginia ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chem eng.
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The bachelor's program at University of Virginia was ranked #49 on College Factual's Best Schools for chem eng list. It is also ranked #2 in Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Virginia - Main Campus handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in chemical engineering. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 46 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in chem eng from University of Virginia. This makes it the #52 most popular school for chem eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in chem eng in 2022, making the school the #47 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 University of Virginia is $85,772. 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 University of Virginia paid an average of $1,869 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $653 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $18,823 | $55,450 |
| Fees | $3,500 | $4,183 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,480 | $1,480 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,940 | $13,940 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,520 | $3,520 |
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Of the 42 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from University of Virginia in 2021-2022, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at University of Virginia are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Virginia - Main Campus with a bachelor's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the University of Virginia 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 University of Virginia Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 students earned a master's degree in chem eng from University of Virginia. About 20% of these graduates were women and the other 80% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Virginia - Main Campus with a master's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| 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 Virginia - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biomedical Engineering | 161 |
| Systems Engineering | 138 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 88 |
| Civil Engineering | 80 |
| Computer Engineering | 66 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.