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 diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UPRM compares to other colleges that offer chemical engineering.
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UPRM is a solid choice among schools offering chemical engineering. Specifically, it ranked #142 out of 157 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Puerto Rico.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez conferred 93 bachelor’s degrees in chemical engineering.
Chemical Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UPRM report a median salary of $73,485 a year. This is above $50,937, the median for all majors at UPRM.
To complete a bachelor’s at UPRM, chemical engineering students borrow a median amount of $7,250 in student loans. This is lower than $8,661, the typical median for all majors at UPRM.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,640 | $5,024 |
| Fees | $250 | $250 |
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Among recent graduates, 45% of chemical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The largest share of chemical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at UPRM were Hispanic or Latino. About 96% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez with a bachelor’s in chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 89 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of chemical engineering master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of chemical engineering master’s degree graduates at UPRM are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez with a master’s in chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 25% of chemical engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of chemical engineering doctoral degree graduates at UPRM were Non-Resident Alien. About 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez with a doctoral in chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the chemical engineering majors at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez.