by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how MIT, M.I.T. ranks among other schools offering degrees in chemical engineering.
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MIT, M.I.T. is the top-ranked school in the United States for chemical engineering. Specifically, it ranked #15 out of 159 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Massachusetts Institute of Technology awarded 51 bachelor’s degrees in chemical engineering.
Chemical Engineering students who finish a bachelor’s at MIT, M.I.T. earn a median of $99,799 a year. This is lower than $156,337, the median for all majors at MIT, M.I.T..
While getting their bachelor’s degree at MIT, M.I.T., chemical engineering students borrow a median amount of $15,209 in student loans. This is higher than $13,516, the typical median for all majors at MIT, M.I.T..
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,510 | $61,990 |
| Fees | $406 | $406 |
Learn more about MIT, M.I.T. tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 39% of chemical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The largest share of chemical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at MIT, M.I.T. are White. Approximately 24% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a bachelor’s in chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 12 |
In the most recent graduating class, 65% of chemical engineering master’s degrees went to men and 35% went to women.
The largest share of chemical engineering master’s degree graduates at MIT, M.I.T. were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a master’s in chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Among recent graduates, 73% of chemical engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 27% went to women.
The largest share of chemical engineering doctoral degree graduates at MIT, M.I.T. are White. Roughly 36% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a doctoral in chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Here are the demographics of the chemical engineering majors at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
This chemical engineering program at MIT, M.I.T. breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering | 19 |
MIT, M.I.T. awarded 19 degrees in chemical and biomolecular engineering in the latest year of data — 47% to women and 53% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (26%).