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. We've also included details on how Virginia Tech ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chem eng.
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The bachelor's program at Virginia Tech was ranked #29 on College Factual's Best Schools for chem eng list. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Virginia Tech handed out 71 bachelor's degrees in chemical engineering. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 95 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in chem eng from Virginia Tech. This makes it the #92 most popular school for chem eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in chem eng in 2022, making the school the #35 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Chem Eng majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Virginia Tech go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $82,382 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the chem eng program at Virginia Tech is $369 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Virginia Tech paid an average of $1,388 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $529 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,698 | $33,310 |
| Fees | $2,780 | $3,384 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,620 | $2,620 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,888 | $14,888 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,266 | $4,266 |
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Of the 71 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in chem eng from Virginia Tech in 2022, 65% were men and 35% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Tech with a bachelor's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Virginia Tech does not offer an online option for its chem eng bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Virginia Tech Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chem eng majors at Virginia Tech.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 379 |
| Civil Engineering | 327 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 265 |
| Computer Engineering | 257 |
| Industrial Engineering | 231 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.