by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UT Austin. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 17 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UT Austin among the top schools in the country for chemical engineering, ranked #1 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools | 1 of 159 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in Texas | 1 of 10 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in the Southwest Region | 1 of 17 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in chemical engineering at UT Austin, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 138 |
| Master’s | 11 |
| Doctoral | 25 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, The University of Texas at Austin conferred 138 bachelor’s degrees in chemical engineering.
UT Austin is among the very best schools in the country for chemical engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 17 schools by College Factual.
Chemical Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UT Austin earn a median of $95,916 a year. This is higher than $77,647, the median for all majors at UT Austin.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UT Austin, chemical engineering graduates take on a median debt of $19,844 in student loans. This is lower than $21,285, the typical median for all majors at UT Austin.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,752 | $44,908 |
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Among recent graduates, 57% of chemical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The majority of chemical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at UT Austin are Asian. About 37% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor’s in chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 51 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 10 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UT Austin. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 11 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 25 |
