by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UMBC. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UMBC as a strong choice for chemical engineering, coming in at #97 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools | 97 of 159 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in Maryland | 3 of 3 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 25 of 34 |
Here is each degree level offered in chemical engineering at UMBC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 32 |
| Master’s | 11 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Maryland-Baltimore County awarded 32 bachelor’s degrees in chemical engineering.
UMBC holds a strong position among schools offering chemical engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Chemical Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UMBC report a median salary of $85,876 a year. This is above $76,447, the median for all majors at UMBC.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UMBC, chemical engineering graduates take on a median debt of $21,570 in student loans. This is above $21,322, the typical median for all majors at UMBC.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,878 | $27,392 |
| Fees | $3,833 | $3,833 |
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Among recent graduates, 62% of chemical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The largest share of chemical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at UMBC were White. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland-Baltimore County with a bachelor’s in chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UMBC. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 11 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 3 |
