Below are the key facts about this program at City. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #12 out of 12 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks City as a strong choice for chemical engineering, ranked #130 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools | 130 of 159 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in New York | 12 of 12 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 31 of 34 |
The following degree levels are available for chemical engineering at City, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 23 |
| Master’s | 7 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
During the most recent reporting year, CUNY City College handed out 23 bachelor’s degrees in chemical engineering.
City ranks competitively among schools offering chemical engineering at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #12 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
Chemical Engineering students who finish a bachelor’s at City earn a median of $54,776 a year. This is lower than $61,249, the median for all majors at City.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at City, chemical engineering graduates take on a median debt of $14,125 in student loans. This is higher than $13,389, the typical median for all majors at City.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,930 | $14,880 |
| Fees | $410 | $410 |
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Among recent graduates, 30% of chemical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The largest share of chemical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at City are Asian. Roughly 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from CUNY City College with a bachelor’s in chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at City. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 7 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 5 |