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2025 Best Chemical Engineering Doctor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania

2 Colleges in Pennsylvania
56 Doctor's Degrees
Ranked #28 in popularity, chemical engineering is one of the most sought-after doctor's degree programs in the nation. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

College Factual reviewed 2 schools in Pennsylvania to determine which ones were the best for doctor's degree seekers in the field of chemical engineering. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 56 doctor's degrees in chemical engineering during the 2022-2023 academic year.

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Average Earnings

To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their doctor's degree from the school. After all, your doctor's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for chemical engineering students working on their doctor's degree.

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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Chemical Engineering Doctor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.

Best Schools for Doctorate Students to Study Chemical Engineering in Pennsylvania

Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in chemical engineering.

Top Pennsylvania Schools for a Doctorate in Chem Eng

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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
13 Annual Graduates

It's hard to beat University of Pennsylvania if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in chemical engineering. Located in the city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in chemical engineering from University of Pennsylvania

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12 Annual Graduates

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in chemical engineering. Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in chemical engineering from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus

Best Chemical Engineering Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Chemical Engineering Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
New York 174 74
Maryland 119 33
New Jersey 115 32
Delaware 53 19

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One of 41 majors within the Engineering area of study, Chemical Engineering has other similar majors worth exploring.

Chem Eng Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Chemical Engineering 43
Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering 13

Related Major Annual Graduates
Electrical Engineering 121
Mechanical Engineering 97
Biomedical Engineering 85
Materials Engineering 52
Civil Engineering 44
General Engineering 33
Industrial Engineering 20
Robotics Engineering 17
Petroleum Engineering 12
Engineering Science 11

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