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. Find out how WPI stacks up against peers offering chemical engineering.
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WPI is a solid choice among schools offering chemical engineering. In particular, it placed #53 out of 157 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Massachusetts.
During the most recent reporting year, Worcester Polytechnic Institute conferred 57 bachelor’s degrees in chemical engineering.
Chemical Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from WPI go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $89,036 a year. This is lower than $100,204, the median for all majors at WPI.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at WPI, chemical engineering graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $26,259, the typical median for all majors at WPI.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,640 | $59,700 |
| Fees | $1,065 | $1,065 |
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Among recent graduates, 54% of chemical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The largest share of chemical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at WPI were White. Approximately 79% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Worcester Polytechnic Institute with a bachelor’s in chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
All of the 15 students who graduated with a master’s degree in chemical engineering from WPI were men.
The majority of chemical engineering master’s degree graduates at WPI are White. Approximately 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Worcester Polytechnic Institute with a master’s in chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 60% of chemical engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The majority of chemical engineering doctoral degree graduates at WPI were White. Roughly 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Worcester Polytechnic Institute 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 | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the chemical engineering majors at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.