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 ranks in comparison to other schools with chem eng programs.
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The bachelor's program at UW was ranked #131 on College Factual's Best Schools for chem eng list. It is also ranked #1 in Wyoming.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 131 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools | 131 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wyoming handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in chemical engineering. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in chem eng from UW. This makes it the #118 most popular school for chem eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in chem eng in 2022, making the school the #55 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 UW is $46,398. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $73,072 for all chem eng students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UW was $692 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $166 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,980 | $20,760 |
| Fees | $1,958 | $1,958 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,670 | $1,670 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,340 | $13,340 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,920 | $3,920 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 30 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in chem eng from UW. About 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UW are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wyoming with a bachelor's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the UW 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 Online Learning page.
Of the 5 students who earned a master's degree in Chemical Engineering from UW in 2021-2022, 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wyoming 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 Wyoming.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 71 |
| Civil Engineering | 52 |
| Petroleum Engineering | 30 |
| Electrical Engineering | 26 |
| Architectural Engineering | 21 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.