by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at BYU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 8 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks BYU as a strong choice for chemical engineering, coming in at #49 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools | 49 of 159 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in Utah | 1 of 2 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 2 of 8 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in chemical engineering at BYU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 72 |
| Master’s | 3 |
| Doctoral | 12 |
During the most recent reporting year, Brigham Young University conferred 72 bachelor’s degrees in chemical engineering.
BYU is among the very best schools in the country for chemical engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
Chemical Engineering students who finish a bachelor’s at BYU report a median salary of $99,093 a year. This is higher than $66,875, the median for all majors at BYU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at BYU, chemical engineering students accumulate a median of $13,980 in student loans. This is above $12,184, the typical median for all majors at BYU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,120 | $6,688 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 74% of chemical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 26% went to women.
The majority of chemical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at BYU are White. Roughly 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brigham Young University with a bachelor’s in chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 60 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 3 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at BYU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 3 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 12 |
