by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at West Virginia University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks West Virginia University highly for chemical engineering, coming in at #121 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools | 121 of 159 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in West Virginia | 1 of 1 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region | 22 of 31 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in chemical engineering at West Virginia University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 23 |
| Master’s | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, West Virginia University handed out 23 bachelor’s degrees in chemical engineering.
West Virginia University is among the very best schools in the country for chemical engineering at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
Chemical Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from West Virginia University earn a median of $81,841 a year. This is above $61,939, the median for all majors at West Virginia University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at West Virginia University, chemical engineering students borrow a median amount of $22,843 in student loans. This is below $23,844, the typical median for all majors at West Virginia University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,976 | $28,608 |
Learn more about West Virginia University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 65% of chemical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 35% went to women.
The largest share of chemical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at West Virginia University were White. About 87% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a bachelor’s in chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at West Virginia University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 1 |
