by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how UW - Madison ranks in comparison to other schools with chem eng programs.
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UW - Madison was ranked #18 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 #1 in Wisconsin.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Madison handed out 103 bachelor's degrees in chemical engineering. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 98 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in chem eng from UW - Madison. This makes it the #104 most popular school for chem eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 20 students received their doctoral degrees in chem eng in 2022, making the school the #11 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Chem Eng majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UW - Madison go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $85,945 a year. This is higher than $73,072, which is the national median for all chem eng bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UW - Madison was $1,627 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $402 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,644 | $39,042 |
| Fees | $1,561 | $1,561 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,500 | $13,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,100 | $3,100 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 103 chem eng majors earned their bachelor's degree from UW - Madison. Of these graduates, 64% were men and 36% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Madison with a bachelor's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 60 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 31 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the UW - Madison 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 UW - Madison Online Learning page.
Of the 5 chem eng students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UW - Madison, 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 Wisconsin - Madison with a master's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chem eng majors at University of Wisconsin - Madison.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 259 |
| Electrical Engineering | 214 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 170 |
| Industrial Engineering | 159 |
| Civil Engineering | 138 |
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