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. In addition, we cover how WUSTL ranks in comparison to other schools with chem eng programs.
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The bachelor's program at WUSTL was ranked #42 on College Factual's Best Schools for chem eng list. It is also ranked #1 in Missouri.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Washington University in St Louis handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in chemical engineering. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 41 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 44 students received their master’s degree in chem eng from WUSTL. This makes it the #7 most popular school for chem eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
Chem Eng majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WUSTL go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $69,801 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $73,072 for all chem eng students.
Part-time undergraduates at WUSTL paid an average of $2,573 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,750 | $61,750 |
| Fees | $1,232 | $1,232 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,264 | $1,264 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,778 | $20,778 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,464 | $3,464 |
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The chem eng program at WUSTL awarded 30 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 57% of these degrees went to men with the other 43% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a bachelor's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 4 |
WUSTL 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 WUSTL Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 26 chem eng majors earned their master's degree from WUSTL. Of these graduates, 62% were men and 38% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a master's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chem eng majors at Washington University in St Louis.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 152 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 112 |
| Electrical Engineering | 110 |
| Other Engineering | 51 |
| Systems Engineering | 37 |
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