by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Cornell University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 12 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Cornell University as a strong choice for chemical engineering, placing at #22 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools | 22 of 159 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in New York | 1 of 12 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 4 of 34 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in chemical engineering at Cornell University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 35 |
| Master’s | 40 |
| Doctoral | 11 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Cornell University awarded 35 bachelor’s degrees in chemical engineering.
Cornell University is among the very best schools in the country for chemical engineering at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
Chemical Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Cornell University report a median salary of $98,681 a year. This is below $118,994, the median for all majors at Cornell University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Cornell University, chemical engineering students accumulate a median of $14,361 in student loans. This is lower than $15,005, the typical median for all majors at Cornell University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,286 | $68,380 |
| Fees | $934 | $934 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 43% of chemical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The majority of chemical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Cornell University were Asian. Roughly 34% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a bachelor’s in chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 4 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Cornell University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 40 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 11 |
