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 ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UD ranks in comparison to other schools with chem eng programs.
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The bachelor's program at UD was ranked #35 on College Factual's Best Schools for chem eng list. It is also ranked #1 in Delaware.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Delaware handed out 94 bachelor's degrees in chemical engineering. This is an increase of 25% over the previous year when 75 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in chem eng from UD. This makes it the #30 most popular school for chem eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 19 students received their doctoral degrees in chem eng in 2022, making the school the #14 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of chem eng students who receive their bachelor's degree at UD is $80,564. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $73,072 for all chem eng bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UD paid an average of $1,570 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $585 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,040 | $37,680 |
| Fees | $2,040 | $2,040 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,838 | $14,838 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,800 | $1,800 |
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Of the 94 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from UD in 2021-2022, 77% were men and 23% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a bachelor's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 18 |
| Other Races | 8 |
UD does not offer an online option for its chem eng bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UD Online Learning page.
All of the 6 students who graduated with a Master’s in chem eng from UD in 2022 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a master's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chem eng majors at University of Delaware.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 173 |
| Civil Engineering | 94 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 82 |
| Computer Engineering | 67 |
| Electrical Engineering | 32 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.