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 WPI ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chem eng.
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The bachelor's program at WPI was ranked #36 on College Factual's Best Schools for chem eng list. It is also ranked #3 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Worcester Polytechnic Institute handed out 92 bachelor's degrees in chemical engineering. This is an increase of 30% over the previous year when 71 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in chem eng from WPI. This makes it the #64 most popular school for chem eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in chem eng in 2022, making the school the #99 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 WPI is $78,767. 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WPI was $1,610 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $57,960 | $57,960 |
| Fees | $910 | $910 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,072 | $18,072 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,200 | $1,200 |
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Of the 92 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in chem eng from WPI in 2022, 49% were men and 51% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Worcester Polytechnic Institute with a bachelor's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 59 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 5 |
WPI 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 WPI Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 19 students earned a master's degree in chem eng from WPI. About 37% of these graduates were women and the other 63% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Worcester Polytechnic Institute with a master's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chem eng majors at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 377 |
| Electrical Engineering | 177 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 152 |
| Robotics Engineering | 146 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 97 |
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