by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how Rice University ranks among other schools offering degrees in chemical engineering.
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Rice University holds a strong position among schools offering chemical engineering. In particular, it placed #21 out of 157 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Texas.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Rice University handed out 22 bachelor’s degrees in chemical engineering.
Chemical Engineering students who finish a bachelor’s at Rice University report a median salary of $108,850 a year. This is below $109,583, the median for all majors at Rice University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Rice University, chemical engineering students accumulate a median of $13,178 in student loans. This is higher than $11,904, the typical median for all majors at Rice University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $52,070 | $60,314 |
| Fees | $933 | $933 |
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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 largest share of chemical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Rice University are White. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rice University with a bachelor’s in chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent graduating class, 79% of chemical engineering master’s degrees went to men and 21% went to women.
The largest share of chemical engineering master’s degree graduates at Rice University were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 68% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rice University with a master’s in chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Among recent graduates, 86% of chemical engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 14% went to women.
The largest share of chemical engineering doctoral degree graduates at Rice University are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rice University with a doctoral in chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemical engineering majors at Rice University.