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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Chemical Engineering (Income $30-$48k) in the Great Lakes Region

16 Ranked Colleges
169 Degrees Awarded
$34,200 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

In 2019-2020, 13,610 people earned their degree in chemical engineering, making the major the 66th most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, chemical engineering graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $62,963 and had an average of $22,564 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Great Lakes region, there were 2,404 chemical engineering graduates with average earnings and debt of $65,609 and $23,758 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 169 chemical engineering graduates with average earnings and debt of $74,428 and $121,375 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking looked at 16 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in chemical engineering. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great chemical engineering programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the chemical engineering program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k.

Top 16 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Chemical Engineering (Income $30-$48k) in the Great Lakes Region

#1

Northwestern University

Evanston, Illinois
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Northwestern University landed the #1 spot on the list. This large school is located in Evanston, Illinois, and it awarded 17 doctorate’s chem eng degrees in 2019-2020.

Northwestern did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Chemical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Northwestern University are $56,567, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Northwestern University Chemical Engineering Report

#4 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Wisconsin - Madison landed the #2 spot on the list. University of Wisconsin - Madison is a public institution located in Madison, Wisconsin. The school has a large population, and it awarded 16 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UW - Madison did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Chemical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UW - Madison are $25,523, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Chemical Engineering at UW - Madison

#3

University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame, Indiana
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Notre Dame landed the #3 spot on the list. University of Notre Dame is located in Notre Dame, Indiana and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 9 doctorate’s chem eng degrees to qualified students.

Notre Dame not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Chemical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Notre Dame are $57,522.

Read more about Chemical Engineering at University of Notre Dame

#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, this large public school awarded 15 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s chem eng students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region doctor’s degree chem eng students whose families make $30-$48k list, U-M has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Chemical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor are $49,548, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full U-M Chemical Engineering Report

#5

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana
#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Purdue University - Main Campus. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Purdue University - Main Campus is a public institution located in West Lafayette, Indiana. The school has a large population, and it awarded 25 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Purdue also took the #5 spot in our “Best Chemical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Purdue University - Main Campus are $28,794.

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#6 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Champaign, Illinois, this large public school handed out 12 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s chem eng students in 2019-2020.

UIUC did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Chemical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UIUC are $30,083.

Read more about Chemical Engineering at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

#9 in overall quality

Ohio State University - Main Campus landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in Columbus, Ohio, this large public school awarded 15 degrees to qualified doctorate’s chem eng students in 2019-2020.

Ohio State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Chemical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Ohio State University - Main Campus are $37,141, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Chemical Engineering at Ohio State

#10 in overall quality

Michigan Technological University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Michigan Tech is located in Houghton, Michigan and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 doctorate’s chem eng degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our great lakes region doctor’s degree chem eng students whose families make $30-$48k list, Michigan Tech has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Chemical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Michigan Tech are $21,996, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Michigan Technological University Chemical Engineering Report

#11 in overall quality

University of Illinois at Chicago ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Chicago, Illinois, this large public school awarded 8 degrees to qualified doctorate’s chem eng students in 2019-2020.

UIC did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Chemical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UIC are $27,036, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Illinois at Chicago Chemical Engineering Report

#10

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
#8 in overall quality

Michigan State University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Michigan State University is a large public school situated in East Lansing, Michigan. It awarded 9 doctorate’s chem eng degrees in 2019-2020.

Michigan State also took the #8 spot in our “Best Chemical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Michigan State University are $37,056, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Chemical Engineering at Michigan State University

#7 in overall quality

Case Western Reserve University ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Case Western Reserve University is a fairly large school located in Cleveland, Ohio that handed out 4 doctorate’s chem eng degrees in 2019-2020.

Case Western also made our “Best Chemical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #7. Average graduate tuition and fees at Case Western are $47,958, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Chemical Engineering at Case Western

#12

Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan
#14 in overall quality

Wayne State University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in Detroit, Michigan, this large public school handed out 5 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s chem eng students in 2019-2020.

Wayne State also took the #14 spot in our “Best Chemical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Wayne State are $37,215.

Read more about Chemical Engineering at Wayne State

#12 in overall quality

University of Cincinnati - Main Campus landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. This large school is located in Cincinnati, Ohio, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s chem eng degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region doctor’s degree chem eng students whose families make $30-$48k list, UC has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Chemical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UC are $26,644, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Chemical Engineering at University of Cincinnati - Main Campus

#12 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, University of Akron Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Akron, Ohio, this fairly large public school awarded 10 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s chem eng students in 2019-2020.

University of Akron Main Campus also made our “Best Chemical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #12. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Akron Main Campus are $15,217, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Chemical Engineering at University of Akron Main Campus

#10 in overall quality

Illinois Institute of Technology landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Chicago, Illinois is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s chem eng degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

Illinois Tech not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Chemical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Illinois Tech are $30,695.

Read more about Chemical Engineering at Illinois Institute of Technology

#13 in overall quality

Ohio University - Athens Campus came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. OHIO Athens is a large school located in Athens, Ohio that handed out 4 doctorate’s chem eng degrees in 2019-2020.

OHIO Athens not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Chemical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Ohio University - Athens Campus are $17,712, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Chemical Engineering at OHIO Athens

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Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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