by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at NC State University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates NC State University as a strong choice for chemical engineering, placing at #16 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools | 16 of 159 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in North Carolina | 1 of 2 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region | 2 of 31 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in chemical engineering at NC State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 170 |
| Master’s | 47 |
| Doctoral | 26 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, North Carolina State University at Raleigh awarded 170 bachelor’s degrees in chemical engineering.
NC State 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 2 schools by College Factual.
Chemical Engineering students who finish a bachelor’s at NC State University report a median salary of $94,710 a year. This is higher than $71,784, the median for all majors at NC State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at NC State University, chemical engineering students accumulate a median of $22,244 in student loans. This is below $22,316, the typical median for all majors at NC State University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,535 | $30,583 |
| Fees | $2,264 | $2,264 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 58% of chemical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The majority of chemical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at NC State University were White. Roughly 76% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University at Raleigh with a bachelor’s in chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 129 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at NC State University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 47 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 26 |
