by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Purdue-West Lafayette. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Purdue-West Lafayette as a strong choice for chemical engineering, coming in at #13 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools | 13 of 159 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in Indiana | 1 of 4 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 5 of 26 |
Here is each degree level granted in chemical engineering at Purdue-West Lafayette, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 137 |
| Master’s | 39 |
| Doctoral | 28 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Purdue University-Main Campus awarded 137 bachelor’s degrees in chemical engineering.
Purdue-West Lafayette is among the very best schools in the country for chemical engineering at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
Chemical Engineering students who finish a bachelor’s at Purdue-West Lafayette go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $85,260 a year. This is above $79,539, the median for all majors at Purdue-West Lafayette.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Purdue-West Lafayette, chemical engineering students borrow a median amount of $21,500 in student loans. This is above $19,849, the typical median for all majors at Purdue-West Lafayette.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,718 | $28,520 |
| Fees | $274 | $274 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 55% of chemical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The majority of chemical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Purdue-West Lafayette were White. About 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University-Main Campus with a bachelor’s in chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 85 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 9 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Purdue-West Lafayette. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 39 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 28 |
