by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how WSU compares to other colleges that offer chemical engineering.
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WSU holds a strong position among schools offering chemical engineering. Specifically, it ranked #137 out of 157 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Michigan.
During the most recent reporting year, Wayne State University conferred 22 bachelor’s degrees in chemical engineering.
Chemical Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from WSU report a median salary of $89,339 a year. This is higher than $68,128, the median for all majors at WSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at WSU, chemical engineering graduates take on a median debt of $29,900 in student loans. This is above $26,749, the typical median for all majors at WSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,376 | $32,765 |
| Fees | $1,885 | $1,885 |
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Among recent graduates, 68% of chemical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 32% went to women.
The majority of chemical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at WSU were White. About 86% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a bachelor’s in chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 40% of chemical engineering master’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of chemical engineering master’s degree graduates at WSU were White. Approximately 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a master’s in chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 1 student who graduated with a doctoral degree in chemical engineering from WSU identified as men.
The majority of chemical engineering doctoral degree graduates at WSU were White. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a doctoral in chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the chemical engineering majors at Wayne State University.