by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how VCU ranks among other schools offering degrees in chemical engineering.
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VCU holds a strong position among schools offering chemical engineering. More specifically it was ranked #116 out of 157 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Virginia.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Virginia Commonwealth University conferred 35 bachelor’s degrees in chemical engineering.
Chemical Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from VCU report a median salary of $83,657 a year. This is higher than $64,528, the median for all majors at VCU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at VCU, chemical engineering students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $23,820, the typical median for all majors at VCU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,094 | $35,674 |
| Fees | $3,520 | $4,210 |
Learn more about VCU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 63% of chemical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 37% went to women.
The largest share of chemical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at VCU were White. About 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a bachelor’s in chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Among recent graduates, 50% of chemical engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of chemical engineering doctoral degree graduates at VCU are White. Approximately 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a doctoral in chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the chemical engineering majors at Virginia Commonwealth University.
The chemical engineering program at VCU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering | 4 |
VCU awarded 4 completions in chemical and biomolecular engineering recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (75%).