by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is Chemical Engineering. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
Chemical Engineering is a major offered under the engineering program of study at West Virginia University Institute of Technology. We’ve gathered data and other essential information about the bachelor’s degree program in chem eng, such as if the program is offered online, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more.
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Each year, we produce a number of different types of college rankings to help students decide which school is the best fit for them. The bachelor's program at West Virginia University Tech was ranked #127 on College Factual's Best Schools for chem eng list. It is also ranked #2 in West Virginia.
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During the 2019-2020 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at West Virginia University Tech paid an average of $788 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $315 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,560 | $18,912 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,314 | $11,314 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,750 | $2,750 |
Learn more about West Virginia University Tech tuition and fees.
One way to think about how much a school will cost is to look at how much in student loans that you have to take out to get your degree. Chem Eng students who received their bachelor’s degree at West Virginia University Tech took out an average of $25,153 in student loans. That is 11% higher than the national average of $22,589.
The median early career salary of chem eng students who receive their bachelor’s degree from West Virginia University Tech is $69,338 per year. That is 11% higher than the national average of $62,713.
West Virginia University 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 West Virginia University Tech Online Learning page.
About 25.0% of the students who received their BS in chem eng in 2019-2020 were women. This is less than the nationwide number of 37.4%.
Around 25.0% of chem eng bachelor’s degree recipients at West Virginia University Tech in 2019-2020 were awarded to racial-ethnic minorities*. This is lower than the nationwide number of 30%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Chemical Engineering students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering | 4 |
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| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 12 |
| Computer Engineering | 4 |
| Electrical Engineering | 7 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 18 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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