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 WashU ranks among other schools offering degrees in chemical engineering.
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WashU is a solid choice among schools offering chemical engineering. Specifically, it ranked #32 out of 157 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Missouri.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Washington University in St Louis awarded 38 bachelor’s degrees in chemical engineering.
Chemical Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from WashU earn a median of $92,896 a year. This is lower than $99,002, the median for all majors at WashU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at WashU, chemical engineering students borrow a median amount of $19,500 in student loans. This is higher than $17,553, the typical median for all majors at WashU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $57,750 | $64,500 |
| Fees | $1,290 | $1,290 |
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Among recent graduates, 61% of chemical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 39% went to women.
The largest share of chemical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at WashU were White. Roughly 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a bachelor’s in chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 70% of chemical engineering master’s degrees went to men and 30% went to women.
The majority of chemical engineering master’s degree graduates at WashU 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 Washington University in St Louis with a master’s in chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the chemical engineering majors at Washington University in St Louis.