by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how West Virginia University ranks among other schools offering degrees in chemical engineering.
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West Virginia University ranks competitively among schools offering chemical engineering. In particular, it placed #115 out of 157 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in West Virginia.
During the most recent reporting year, West Virginia University handed out 23 bachelor’s degrees in chemical engineering.
Chemical Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from West Virginia University earn a median of $81,841 a year. This is above $61,939, the median for all majors at West Virginia University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at West Virginia University, chemical engineering students borrow a median amount of $22,843 in student loans. This is below $23,844, the typical median for all majors at West Virginia University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,976 | $28,608 |
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Among recent graduates, 65% of chemical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 35% went to women.
The largest share of chemical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at West Virginia University were White. About 87% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a bachelor’s in chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Every one of the 1 student who graduated with a master’s degree in chemical engineering from West Virginia University identified as men.
The majority of chemical engineering master’s degree graduates at West Virginia University were Non-Resident Alien. About 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a master’s in chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemical engineering majors at West Virginia University.