by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Vanderbilt University compares to other colleges that offer chemical engineering.
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Vanderbilt University is a solid choice among schools offering chemical engineering. Specifically, it ranked #33 out of 157 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Tennessee.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Vanderbilt University conferred 24 bachelor’s degrees in chemical engineering.
Chemical Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Vanderbilt University report a median salary of $96,178 a year. This is below $102,170, the median for all majors at Vanderbilt University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,840 | $65,008 |
| Fees | $2,490 | $2,490 |
Read more about Vanderbilt University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 42% of chemical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of chemical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Vanderbilt University were White. Roughly 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a bachelor’s in chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of chemical engineering master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of chemical engineering master’s degree graduates at Vanderbilt University were Asian. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a master’s in chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 70% of chemical engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 30% went to women.
The majority of chemical engineering doctoral degree graduates at Vanderbilt University are Non-Resident Alien. About 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a doctoral in chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the chemical engineering majors at Vanderbilt University.