by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UK ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chem eng.
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The bachelor's program at UK was ranked #81 on College Factual's Best Schools for chem eng list. It is also ranked #1 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools | 81 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 82 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Kentucky handed out 68 bachelor's degrees in chemical engineering. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 78 degrees were handed out.
Chem Eng majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UK go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $65,389 a year. This is less than $73,072, which is the national median of all chem eng majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UK paid an average of $1,336 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $495 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,849 | $32,043 |
| Fees | $1,363 | $1,363 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,242 | $15,242 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,444 | $5,444 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 68 chem eng majors earned their bachelor's degree from UK. Of these graduates, 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UK are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 90% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kentucky with a bachelor's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 61 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UK 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 UK Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chem eng majors at University of Kentucky.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 196 |
| Civil Engineering | 102 |
| Electrical Engineering | 73 |
| Computer Engineering | 54 |
| Industrial Engineering | 40 |
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