by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UMass Amherst. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #6 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UMass Amherst highly for chemical engineering, placing at #89 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools | 89 of 159 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in Massachusetts | 6 of 6 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in the New England Region | 8 of 12 |
Here is each degree level granted in chemical engineering at UMass Amherst, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 38 |
| Master’s | 5 |
| Doctoral | 10 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Massachusetts-Amherst conferred 38 bachelor’s degrees in chemical engineering.
UMass Amherst holds a strong position among schools offering chemical engineering at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #6 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
Chemical Engineering students who finish a bachelor’s at UMass Amherst go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $84,792 a year. This is higher than $73,687, the median for all majors at UMass Amherst.
To complete a bachelor’s at UMass Amherst, chemical engineering students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $25,177, the typical median for all majors at UMass Amherst.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,791 | $39,683 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 66% of chemical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 34% went to women.
The majority of chemical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at UMass Amherst are White. Approximately 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Amherst with a bachelor’s in chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Graduate study is also available at UMass Amherst. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 5 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 10 |
