Below are the key facts about this program at Clemson University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Clemson University among the top schools in the country for chemical engineering, ranked #41 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools | 41 of 159 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in South Carolina | 1 of 2 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region | 7 of 31 |
Here is each degree level offered in chemical engineering at Clemson University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 51 |
| Master’s | 13 |
| Doctoral | 11 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Clemson University handed out 51 bachelor’s degrees in chemical engineering.
Clemson University is among the very best schools in the country for chemical engineering at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Chemical Engineering students who finish a bachelor’s at Clemson University report a median salary of $88,071 a year. This is higher than $66,054, the median for all majors at Clemson University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Clemson University, chemical engineering students accumulate a median of $21,450 in student loans. This is lower than $23,783, the typical median for all majors at Clemson University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,118 | $39,350 |
| Fees | $1,516 | $1,516 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 63% of chemical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 37% went to women.
The majority of chemical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Clemson University are White. Approximately 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Clemson University with a bachelor’s in chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Graduate study is also available at Clemson University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 13 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 11 |