by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how URI stacks up against peers offering chemical engineering.
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URI holds a strong position among schools offering chemical engineering. More specifically it was ranked #120 out of 157 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Rhode Island.
During the most recent reporting year, University of Rhode Island conferred 25 bachelor’s degrees in chemical engineering.
Chemical Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from URI earn a median of $82,506 a year. This is above $67,030, the median for all majors at URI.
To complete a bachelor’s at URI, chemical engineering students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $23,398, the typical median for all majors at URI.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,250 | $34,834 |
| Fees | $2,312 | $2,312 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 56% of chemical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The majority of chemical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at URI were White. About 84% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rhode Island with a bachelor’s in chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
All of the 2 students who graduated with a master’s degree in chemical engineering from URI were women.
The majority of chemical engineering master’s degree graduates at URI were White. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rhode Island with a master’s in chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Every one of the 3 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in chemical engineering from URI identified as men.
The majority of chemical engineering doctoral degree graduates at URI are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rhode Island with a doctoral in chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the chemical engineering majors at University of Rhode Island.