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#1

#1 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO

Colorado School of Mines is a fairly selective school. They receive 10,886 applications every admission...

Acceptance Rate

58%

Annual Degrees Awarded

144

SAT Score

1,350–1,400

Est. Net Price *

$29,425

Median Starting Salary

$69,085

#2

#2 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Atlanta, GA

The school is a extremely selective school. They receive approximately 50,600 applications annually.

Acceptance Rate

17%

Annual Degrees Awarded

185

SAT Score

1,380–1,480

Est. Net Price *

$17,402

Median Starting Salary

$64,130

#3

#3 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Johns Hopkins University is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

7%

Annual Degrees Awarded

69

SAT Score

1,520–1,550

Est. Net Price *

$24,034

Median Starting Salary

$66,773

#4

#4 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

The school is known for being a non selective school. The institution receives about 7,890 applications every...

Acceptance Rate

94%

Annual Degrees Awarded

103

SAT Score

1,150–1,250

Est. Net Price *

$18,235

Median Starting Salary

$67,260

#5

#5 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN

Notre Dame is known for its extremely competitive admissions process.

Acceptance Rate

13%

Annual Degrees Awarded

79

SAT Score

1,450–1,510

Est. Net Price *

$28,474

Median Starting Salary

$72,045

#6

#6 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

Missouri University of Science and Technology
Rolla, MO

In general, Missouri University of Science and Technology is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

81%

Annual Degrees Awarded

103

SAT Score

1,210–1,310

Est. Net Price *

$14,023

Median Starting Salary

$65,332

#7

#7 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Generally, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

65%

Annual Degrees Awarded

74

SAT Score

1,370–1,460

Est. Net Price *

$39,127

Median Starting Salary

$69,073

#8

#8 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA

Overall, Worcester Polytechnic Institute is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

58%

Annual Degrees Awarded

71

SAT Score

1,200–1,390

Est. Net Price *

$46,876

Median Starting Salary

$75,713

#9

#9 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ

The school is a fairly selective school. They receive approximately 13,000 applications each year.

Acceptance Rate

66%

Annual Degrees Awarded

80

SAT Score

1,200–1,330

Est. Net Price *

$17,762

Median Starting Salary

$61,555

#10

#10 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, NJ

The school is known for being a highly selective school. The institution receives roughly 13,000 applications...

Acceptance Rate

46%

Annual Degrees Awarded

60

SAT Score

1,390–1,460

Est. Net Price *

$41,689

Median Starting Salary

$72,259

#11

#11 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

In general, the University of California-Berkeley is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

12%

Annual Degrees Awarded

146

SAT Score

1,330–1,540

Est. Net Price *

$19,257

Median Starting Salary

$60,123

#12

#12 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Raleigh, NC

North Carolina State University at Raleigh is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

48%

Annual Degrees Awarded

141

SAT Score

1,300–1,370

Est. Net Price *

$14,852

Median Starting Salary

$66,835

#13

#13 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA

On average, Caltech receives 16,600 applications each year, with 3% (or 500) resulting in acceptance.

Acceptance Rate

3%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

1,540–1,590

Est. Net Price *

$20,755

Median Starting Salary

$59,465

#14

#14 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Generally, the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

18%

Annual Degrees Awarded

117

SAT Score

1,370–1,470

Est. Net Price *

$19,318

Median Starting Salary

$66,055

#15

#15 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

In general, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

45%

Annual Degrees Awarded

156

SAT Score

1,330–1,440

Est. Net Price *

$14,544

Median Starting Salary

$66,495

#16

#16 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Overall, The University of Texas at Austin is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

32%

Annual Degrees Awarded

164

SAT Score

1,240–1,370

Est. Net Price *

$17,434

Median Starting Salary

$64,875

#17

#17 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez
Mayaguez, PR

Overall, the University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

54%

Annual Degrees Awarded

115

SAT Score

1,110–1,360

Est. Net Price *

$10,657

Median Starting Salary

$62,922

#18

#18 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

The institution is a extremely selective school. The school receives roughly 91,000 applications every...

Acceptance Rate

7%

Annual Degrees Awarded

119

SAT Score

1,450–1,500

Est. Net Price *

$35,827

Median Starting Salary

$67,534

#19

#19 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Purdue University-Main Campus is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

53%

Annual Degrees Awarded

165

SAT Score

1,230–1,360

Est. Net Price *

$12,576

Median Starting Salary

$69,479

#20

#20 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

The institution is a fairly selective school. They receive about 65,200 applications each year.

Acceptance Rate

53%

Annual Degrees Awarded

163

SAT Score

1,340–1,380

Est. Net Price *

$19,582

Median Starting Salary

$67,037

#21

#21 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

Texas A&M University-College Station
College Station, TX

The school is a fairly selective school. The school receives roughly 43,400 applications annually.

Acceptance Rate

63%

Annual Degrees Awarded

232

SAT Score

1,170–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$20,375

Median Starting Salary

$66,609

#22

#22 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

Lafayette College
Easton, PA

Generally, Lafayette College is a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

34%

Annual Degrees Awarded

35

SAT Score

1,350–1,410

Est. Net Price *

$37,186

Median Starting Salary

$72,950

#23

#23 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Baton Rouge, LA

The school is a somewhat selective school. They receive approximately 38,900 applications every admission...

Acceptance Rate

76%

Annual Degrees Awarded

130

SAT Score

1,140–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$21,296

Median Starting Salary

$66,990

#24

#24 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

The institution is a highly selective school. The school receives roughly 53,000 applications annually.

Acceptance Rate

49%

Annual Degrees Awarded

105

SAT Score

1,300–1,380

Est. Net Price *

$24,286

Median Starting Salary

$69,439

#25

#25 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

The institution is a somewhat selective school. The institution receives approximately 54,100 applications...

Acceptance Rate

80%

Annual Degrees Awarded

161

SAT Score

1,140–1,300

Est. Net Price *

$20,592

Median Starting Salary

$68,932

#26

#26 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

In general, Case Western Reserve University is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

27%

Annual Degrees Awarded

52

SAT Score

1,420–1,480

Est. Net Price *

$38,279

Median Starting Salary

$69,280

#27

#27 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
New York, NY

Generally, The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

23%

Annual Degrees Awarded

19

SAT Score

1,400–1,470

Est. Net Price *

$26,194

Median Starting Salary

$60,632

#28

#28 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Terre Haute, IN

The institution is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

73%

Annual Degrees Awarded

35

SAT Score

1,290–1,400

Est. Net Price *

$41,678

Median Starting Salary

$70,481

#29

#29 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

The school is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

24%

Annual Degrees Awarded

99

SAT Score

1,310–1,400

Est. Net Price *

$11,740

Median Starting Salary

$62,959

#30

#30 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Generally, the University of Minnesota Twin Cities is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

75%

Annual Degrees Awarded

108

SAT Score

1,290–1,350

Est. Net Price *

$16,018

Median Starting Salary

$69,321

#31

#31 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

In general, the University of California-San Diego is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

24%

Annual Degrees Awarded

99

SAT Score

1,290–1,490

Est. Net Price *

$16,111

Median Starting Salary

$62,058

#32

#32 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

Villanova University
Villanova, PA

The institution is a extremely selective school. The institution receives about 23,800 applications each...

Acceptance Rate

24%

Annual Degrees Awarded

58

SAT Score

1,400–1,450

Est. Net Price *

$34,837

Median Starting Salary

$73,356

#33

#33 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

The school is a somewhat selective school. The institution receives about 37,000 applications every admission...

Acceptance Rate

80%

Annual Degrees Awarded

91

SAT Score

1,240–1,340

Est. Net Price *

$39,267

Median Starting Salary

$65,465

#34

#34 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA

The school is known for being a non selective school. They receive about 12,300 applications each year.

Acceptance Rate

86%

Annual Degrees Awarded

86

SAT Score

1,180–1,260

Est. Net Price *

$17,240

Median Starting Salary

$66,449

#35

#35 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

The school is a highly selective school. They receive about 60,000 applications every admission cycle.

Acceptance Rate

49%

Annual Degrees Awarded

93

SAT Score

1,270–1,370

Est. Net Price *

$13,376

Median Starting Salary

$71,474

#36

#36 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Generally, the University of South Florida is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

44%

Annual Degrees Awarded

143

SAT Score

1,150–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$11,004

Median Starting Salary

$63,263

#37

#37 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY

The institution is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

8%

Annual Degrees Awarded

69

SAT Score

1,470–1,530

Est. Net Price *

$26,060

Median Starting Salary

$66,973

#38

#38 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

The institution is a highly selective school. They receive about 15,000 applications every admission cycle.

Acceptance Rate

37%

Annual Degrees Awarded

46

SAT Score

1,350–1,420

Est. Net Price *

$30,453

Median Starting Salary

$69,260

#39

#39 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Iowa State University is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

90%

Annual Degrees Awarded

121

SAT Score

1,090–1,190

Est. Net Price *

$15,310

Median Starting Salary

$70,458

#40

#40 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA

In general, Carnegie Mellon University is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

11%

Annual Degrees Awarded

50

SAT Score

1,500–1,540

Est. Net Price *

$33,499

Median Starting Salary

$68,471

#41

#41 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Overall, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

57%

Annual Degrees Awarded

95

SAT Score

1,250–1,340

Est. Net Price *

$19,301

Median Starting Salary

$70,954

#42

#42 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY

In general, Clarkson University is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

78%

Annual Degrees Awarded

42

SAT Score

1,200–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$32,450

Median Starting Salary

$69,497

#43

#43 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

The school is a non selective school. They receive about 53,300 applications every admission cycle.

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

105

SAT Score

1,180–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$22,803

Median Starting Salary

$69,860

#44

#44 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

In general, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

68%

Annual Degrees Awarded

98

SAT Score

1,200–1,300

Est. Net Price *

$21,880

Median Starting Salary

$66,161

#45

#45 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

the University of California-Los Angeles is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

9%

Annual Degrees Awarded

81

SAT Score

1,320–1,540

Est. Net Price *

$16,999

Median Starting Salary

$60,978

#46

#46 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

The school is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

83%

Annual Degrees Awarded

115

SAT Score

1,110–1,350

Est. Net Price *

$21,163

Median Starting Salary

$65,405

#47

#47 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

The school is known for being a fairly selective school. The school receives about 28,800 applications each...

Acceptance Rate

73%

Annual Degrees Awarded

86

SAT Score

1,060–1,160

Est. Net Price *

$17,250

Median Starting Salary

$67,517

#48

#48 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

The school is a highly selective school. They receive approximately 45,700 applications every admission...

Acceptance Rate

44%

Annual Degrees Awarded

90

SAT Score

1,190–1,290

Est. Net Price *

$25,271

Median Starting Salary

$68,960

#49

#49 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

The institution is known for being a non selective school. They receive about 69,000 applications annually.

Acceptance Rate

90%

Annual Degrees Awarded

149

SAT Score

1,090–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$14,808

Median Starting Salary

$63,449

#50

#50 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

The school is a highly selective school. The institution receives about 95,000 applications each year.

Acceptance Rate

37%

Annual Degrees Awarded

87

SAT Score

1,180–1,420

Est. Net Price *

$17,385

Median Starting Salary

$63,015

#51

#51 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Generally, the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

86%

Annual Degrees Awarded

106

SAT Score

1,180–1,250

Est. Net Price *

$20,149

Median Starting Salary

$67,408

#52

#52 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

The institution is a somewhat selective school. The school receives approximately 18,800 applications every...

Acceptance Rate

75%

Annual Degrees Awarded

100

SAT Score

1,080–1,210

Est. Net Price *

$15,364

Median Starting Salary

$64,686

#53

#53 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Generally, Brigham Young University is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

67%

Annual Degrees Awarded

107

SAT Score

1,280–1,370

Est. Net Price *

$13,521

Median Starting Salary

$65,289

#54

#54 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL

Illinois Institute of Technology is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

61%

Annual Degrees Awarded

33

SAT Score

1,250–1,330

Est. Net Price *

$28,702

Median Starting Salary

$61,200

#55

#55 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Every year, Princeton University receives about 38,000 applications.

Acceptance Rate

6%

Annual Degrees Awarded

23

SAT Score

1,490–1,540

Est. Net Price *

$18,698

Median Starting Salary

$59,984

#56

#56 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Overall, Bucknell University is a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

33%

Annual Degrees Awarded

31

SAT Score

1,330–1,410

Est. Net Price *

$39,965

Median Starting Salary

$72,826

#57

#57 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

MIT is a very selective school, choosing to accept only 4 or 1,380 out of 34,000 applicants.

Acceptance Rate

4%

Annual Degrees Awarded

20

SAT Score

1,540–1,560

Est. Net Price *

$20,232

Median Starting Salary

$60,975

#58

#58 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Generally, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

83%

Annual Degrees Awarded

31

SAT Score

1,150–1,250

Est. Net Price *

$21,124

Median Starting Salary

$67,177

#59

#59 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Overall, the University of Delaware is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

74%

Annual Degrees Awarded

75

SAT Score

1,200–1,290

Est. Net Price *

$18,044

Median Starting Salary

$75,282

#60

#60 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

In general, Rutgers University-New Brunswick is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

67%

Annual Degrees Awarded

72

SAT Score

1,280–1,380

Est. Net Price *

$17,535

Median Starting Salary

$64,341

#61

#61 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

Washington University in St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

The institution is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

12%

Annual Degrees Awarded

41

SAT Score

1,480–1,520

Est. Net Price *

$23,432

Median Starting Salary

$68,744

#62

#62 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

the University of Connecticut is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

55%

Annual Degrees Awarded

69

SAT Score

1,240–1,340

Est. Net Price *

$23,985

Median Starting Salary

$68,194

#63

#63 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

The institution is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

45%

Annual Degrees Awarded

66

SAT Score

1,360–1,460

Est. Net Price *

$16,210

Median Starting Salary

$66,577

#64

#64 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

The institution is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

74%

Annual Degrees Awarded

19

SAT Score

1,130–1,330

Est. Net Price *

$10,429

Median Starting Salary

$61,201

#65

#65 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

The institution is a highly selective school. They receive about 53,000 applications each year.

Acceptance Rate

43%

Annual Degrees Awarded

70

SAT Score

1,260–1,340

Est. Net Price *

$24,577

Median Starting Salary

$69,061

#66

#66 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

The institution is a non selective school. They receive about 52,100 applications each year.

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

86

SAT Score

1,110–1,230

Est. Net Price *

$17,075

Median Starting Salary

$65,773

#67

#67 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Every year, the Stanford Admissions Department receives about 56,000 applications.

Acceptance Rate

4%

Annual Degrees Awarded

24

SAT Score

1,490–1,550

Est. Net Price *

$18,279

Median Starting Salary

$61,378

#68

#68 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK

the University of Tulsa is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

69%

Annual Degrees Awarded

29

SAT Score

1,080–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$28,087

Median Starting Salary

$64,928

#69

#69 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Tennessee Technological University is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

78%

Annual Degrees Awarded

62

SAT Score

1,030–1,260

Est. Net Price *

$15,188

Median Starting Salary

$65,399

#70

#70 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA

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Acceptance Rate

19%

Annual Degrees Awarded

46

SAT Score

1,410–1,490

Est. Net Price *

$19,469

Median Starting Salary

$68,091

#71

#71 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

the University of California-Riverside is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

69%

Annual Degrees Awarded

74

SAT Score

1,090–1,310

Est. Net Price *

$14,487

Median Starting Salary

$63,636

#72

#72 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

the University of Kentucky is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

95%

Annual Degrees Awarded

78

SAT Score

1,080–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$18,693

Median Starting Salary

$68,538

#73

#73 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

Kettering University
Flint, MI

Generally, Kettering University is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

81%

Annual Degrees Awarded

23

SAT Score

1,140–1,270

Est. Net Price *

$34,486

Median Starting Salary

$68,829

#74

#74 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

Rice University
Houston, TX

Rice University is a extremely selective school. The institution receives about 31,000 applications annually.

Acceptance Rate

9%

Annual Degrees Awarded

23

SAT Score

1,500–1,540

Est. Net Price *

$19,902

Median Starting Salary

$64,700

#75

#75 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

Columbia University in the City of New York
New York, NY

Columbia University requires all freshman students to apply online, using either The Coalition Application...

Acceptance Rate

4%

Annual Degrees Awarded

29

SAT Score

1,500–1,540

Est. Net Price *

$22,058

Median Starting Salary

$58,756

#76

#76 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

The school is known for being a fairly selective school. They receive approximately 42,000 applications...

Acceptance Rate

64%

Annual Degrees Awarded

68

SAT Score

1,220–1,300

Est. Net Price *

$22,427

Median Starting Salary

$69,848

#77

#77 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

Tuskegee University
Tuskegee, AL

The school is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

30%

Annual Degrees Awarded

28

SAT Score

970–1,090

Est. Net Price *

$35,596

Median Starting Salary

$64,738

#78

#78 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

the University of Washington-Seattle Campus is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

48%

Annual Degrees Awarded

63

SAT Score

1,230–1,460

Est. Net Price *

$10,603

Median Starting Salary

$62,999

#79

#79 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

The institution is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

91%

Annual Degrees Awarded

77

SAT Score

1,100–1,200

Est. Net Price *

$16,926

Median Starting Salary

$69,254

#80

#80 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Generally, the University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

73%

Annual Degrees Awarded

70

SAT Score

1,140–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$22,601

Median Starting Salary

$66,216

#81

#81 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

The institution is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

7%

Annual Degrees Awarded

30

SAT Score

1,500–1,540

Est. Net Price *

$25,606

Median Starting Salary

$63,056

#82

#82 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

Trine University
Angola, IN

The school is known for being a non selective school. The institution receives approximately 3,900...

Acceptance Rate

92%

Annual Degrees Awarded

21

SAT Score

1,050–1,270

Est. Net Price *

$24,276

Median Starting Salary

$68,104

#83

#83 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

Yale University
New Haven, CT

When applying for Yale, it is extremely important to keep in mind that they are one of the most selective...

Acceptance Rate

5%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

1,490–1,540

Est. Net Price *

$18,647

Median Starting Salary

$61,365

#84

#84 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

The institution is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

79%

Annual Degrees Awarded

75

SAT Score

1,070–1,160

Est. Net Price *

$16,208

Median Starting Salary

$68,604

#85

#85 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Generally, the University at Buffalo is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

68%

Annual Degrees Awarded

67

SAT Score

1,200–1,290

Est. Net Price *

$18,524

Median Starting Salary

$64,937

#86

#86 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Northwestern University is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

7%

Annual Degrees Awarded

29

SAT Score

1,480–1,520

Est. Net Price *

$22,095

Median Starting Salary

$64,336

#87

#87 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

The school is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

21%

Annual Degrees Awarded

58

SAT Score

1,240–1,440

Est. Net Price *

$14,033

Median Starting Salary

$62,629

#88

#88 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

the University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

64%

Annual Degrees Awarded

57

SAT Score

1,280–1,380

Est. Net Price *

$22,291

Median Starting Salary

$69,545

#89

#89 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

Tufts University
Medford, MA

The institution is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

10%

Annual Degrees Awarded

24

SAT Score

1,460–1,510

Est. Net Price *

$30,479

Median Starting Salary

$68,604

#90

#90 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD

Overall, the University of Maryland-Baltimore County is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

81%

Annual Degrees Awarded

57

SAT Score

1,210–1,300

Est. Net Price *

$17,692

Median Starting Salary

$65,323

#91

#91 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

Manhattan College
Riverdale, NY

The institution is a somewhat selective school. The institution receives about 9,930 applications every...

Acceptance Rate

82%

Annual Degrees Awarded

26

SAT Score

1,140–1,250

Est. Net Price *

$29,535

Median Starting Salary

$70,130

#92

#92 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

The school is a somewhat selective school. The school receives approximately 54,000 applications every...

Acceptance Rate

81%

Annual Degrees Awarded

64

SAT Score

1,190–1,300

Est. Net Price *

$21,836

Median Starting Salary

$68,585

#93

#93 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

United States Military Academy
West Point, NY

Overall, United States Military Academy is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

12%

Annual Degrees Awarded

18

SAT Score

1,250–1,360

Est. Net Price *

$0

Median Starting Salary

$63,921

#94

#94 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

The institution is a non selective school. They receive about 21,100 applications every admission cycle.

Acceptance Rate

89%

Annual Degrees Awarded

72

SAT Score

1,130–1,230

Est. Net Price *

$12,399

Median Starting Salary

$64,329

#95

#95 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View, TX

Generally, Prairie View A & M University is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

76%

Annual Degrees Awarded

54

SAT Score

870–960

Est. Net Price *

$12,875

Median Starting Salary

$66,125

#96

#96 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

New York University
New York, NY

Generally, New York University is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

13%

Annual Degrees Awarded

43

SAT Score

1,470–1,530

Est. Net Price *

$29,499

Median Starting Salary

$64,808

#97

#97 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

The institution is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

63

SAT Score

1,090–1,190

Est. Net Price *

$18,950

Median Starting Salary

$68,727

#98

#98 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

In general, the University of Southern California is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

12%

Annual Degrees Awarded

38

SAT Score

1,450–1,520

Est. Net Price *

$36,808

Median Starting Salary

$62,503

#99

#99 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

The institution is a extremely selective school. They receive about 111,000 applications annually.

Acceptance Rate

26%

Annual Degrees Awarded

43

SAT Score

1,260–1,480

Est. Net Price *

$16,874

Median Starting Salary

$62,500

#100

#100 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Johnstown, PA

the University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

97%

Annual Degrees Awarded

20

SAT Score

1,040–1,160

Est. Net Price *

$17,545

Median Starting Salary

$73,137

#101

#101 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

In general, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

55%

Annual Degrees Awarded

73

SAT Score

1,010–1,260

Est. Net Price *

$12,480

Median Starting Salary

$63,280

#102

#102 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

In general, Texas Tech University is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

67%

Annual Degrees Awarded

70

SAT Score

1,110–1,200

Est. Net Price *

$17,896

Median Starting Salary

$67,078

#103

#103 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Overall, the University of Houston is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

66%

Annual Degrees Awarded

70

SAT Score

1,160–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$14,056

Median Starting Salary

$63,549

#104

#104 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

the University of Rochester is a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

39%

Annual Degrees Awarded

28

SAT Score

1,400–1,470

Est. Net Price *

$39,775

Median Starting Salary

$65,746

#105

#105 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

The school is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

25%

Annual Degrees Awarded

45

SAT Score

1,220–1,310

Est. Net Price *

$14,003

Median Starting Salary

$64,743

#106

#106 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

The school is a somewhat selective school. They receive about 9,510 applications every admission cycle.

Acceptance Rate

81%

Annual Degrees Awarded

51

SAT Score

1,110–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$18,031

Median Starting Salary

$72,321

#107

#107 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

CUNY City College
New York, NY

The school is known for being a fairly selective school. The institution receives approximately 34,000...

Acceptance Rate

67%

Annual Degrees Awarded

58

SAT Score

1,060–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$5,181

Median Starting Salary

$62,721

#108

#108 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Generally, the University of Dayton is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

74%

Annual Degrees Awarded

38

SAT Score

1,180–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$30,590

Median Starting Salary

$75,939

#109

#109 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

The institution is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

86%

Annual Degrees Awarded

48

SAT Score

1,120–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$19,587

Median Starting Salary

$70,436

#110

#110 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

The institution is a highly selective school. They receive roughly 75,000 applications every admission cycle.

Acceptance Rate

40%

Annual Degrees Awarded

62

SAT Score

1,030–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$9,346

Median Starting Salary

$63,918

#111

#111 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH

The institution is a non selective school. They receive roughly 11,600 applications annually.

Acceptance Rate

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

63

SAT Score

940–1,020

Est. Net Price *

$15,719

Median Starting Salary

$65,187

#112

#112 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

Widener University
Chester, PA

The school is known for being a non selective school. The school receives roughly 6,000 applications every...

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

21

SAT Score

1,110–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$32,185

Median Starting Salary

$72,189

#113

#113 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

The school is a extremely selective school. The school receives roughly 31,600 applications each year.

Acceptance Rate

11%

Annual Degrees Awarded

17

SAT Score

1,390–1,440

Est. Net Price *

$50,263

Median Starting Salary

$66,232

#114

#114 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

71%

Annual Degrees Awarded

58

SAT Score

1,040–1,140

Est. Net Price *

$16,718

Median Starting Salary

$66,300

#115

#115 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

The institution is a somewhat selective school. The institution receives approximately 24,000 applications...

Acceptance Rate

79%

Annual Degrees Awarded

60

SAT Score

1,130–1,230

Est. Net Price *

$10,384

Median Starting Salary

$64,977

#116

#116 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL

the University of Alabama in Huntsville is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

78%

Annual Degrees Awarded

38

SAT Score

1,220–1,250

Est. Net Price *

$18,588

Median Starting Salary

$63,350

#117

#117 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

The school is known for being a non selective school. They receive roughly 12,600 applications each year.

Acceptance Rate

92%

Annual Degrees Awarded

58

SAT Score

1,080–1,200

Est. Net Price *

$17,654

Median Starting Salary

$66,934

#118

#118 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Lamar University is a somewhat selective school. Approximately 6,210 applications are received by the school...

Acceptance Rate

84%

Annual Degrees Awarded

58

SAT Score

830–940

Est. Net Price *

$11,757

Median Starting Salary

$66,255

#119

#119 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico
Hato Rey, PR

In general, Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

89%

Annual Degrees Awarded

29

SAT Score

920–1,190

Est. Net Price *

$16,043

Median Starting Salary

$60,364

#120

#120 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

The school is known for being a non selective school. They receive approximately 5,800 applications every...

Acceptance Rate

97%

Annual Degrees Awarded

40

SAT Score

970–1,130

Est. Net Price *

$11,347

Median Starting Salary

$64,420

#121

#121 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

The school is known for being a non selective school. The institution receives roughly 13,000 applications...

Acceptance Rate

96%

Annual Degrees Awarded

64

SAT Score

1,010–1,190

Est. Net Price *

$10,633

Median Starting Salary

$64,764

#122

#122 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

The school is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

77%

Annual Degrees Awarded

51

SAT Score

1,100–1,200

Est. Net Price *

$20,963

Median Starting Salary

$70,213

#123

#123 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

West Virginia University Institute of Technology
Beckley, WV

Overall, West Virginia University Institute of Technology is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

65%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

930–1,050

Est. Net Price *

$9,529

Median Starting Salary

$67,611

#124

#124 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

The school is a non selective school. The school receives roughly 9,700 applications each year.

Acceptance Rate

96%

Annual Degrees Awarded

54

SAT Score

1,080–1,250

Est. Net Price *

$18,855

Median Starting Salary

$71,185

#125

#125 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

the University of New Hampshire-Main Campus is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

30

SAT Score

1,130–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$24,507

Median Starting Salary

$73,375

#126

#126 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Overall, Miami University-Oxford is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

26

SAT Score

1,230–1,310

Est. Net Price *

$23,031

Median Starting Salary

$70,586

#127

#127 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

The school is a somewhat selective school. They receive roughly 20,300 applications each year.

Acceptance Rate

79%

Annual Degrees Awarded

40

SAT Score

1,140–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$19,889

Median Starting Salary

$70,925

#128

#128 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

Generally, Rochester Institute of Technology is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

67%

Annual Degrees Awarded

44

SAT Score

1,290–1,370

Est. Net Price *

$39,600

Median Starting Salary

$67,552

#129

#129 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

the University of Rhode Island is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

77%

Annual Degrees Awarded

41

SAT Score

1,060–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$20,695

Median Starting Salary

$72,584

#130

#130 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

The institution is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

83%

Annual Degrees Awarded

40

SAT Score

1,050–1,250

Est. Net Price *

$17,359

Median Starting Salary

$71,857

#131

#131 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

Christian Brothers University
Memphis, TN

The school is known for being a non selective school. They receive roughly 900 applications every admission...

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

1,020–1,170

Est. Net Price *

$18,612

Median Starting Salary

$65,497

#132

#132 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

The school is a fairly selective school. The institution receives roughly 41,000 applications every admission...

Acceptance Rate

52%

Annual Degrees Awarded

20

SAT Score

1,280–1,360

Est. Net Price *

$43,651

Median Starting Salary

$70,446

#133

#133 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

The institution is a somewhat selective school. They receive roughly 15,500 applications annually.

Acceptance Rate

82%

Annual Degrees Awarded

46

SAT Score

1,020–1,150

Est. Net Price *

$19,327

Median Starting Salary

$66,542

#134

#134 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA

The school is known for being a non selective school. The institution receives about 18,000 applications...

Acceptance Rate

91%

Annual Degrees Awarded

47

SAT Score

1,040–1,170

Est. Net Price *

$21,294

Median Starting Salary

$68,044

#135

#135 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Generally, the University of Mississippi is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

97%

Annual Degrees Awarded

28

SAT Score

1,100–1,200

Est. Net Price *

$14,289

Median Starting Salary

$66,840

#136

#136 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL

The institution is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

64%

Annual Degrees Awarded

17

SAT Score

1,120–1,210

Est. Net Price *

$30,752

Median Starting Salary

$60,753

#137

#137 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

Howard University
Washington, DC

The school is known for being a fairly selective school. They receive about 19,200 applications annually.

Acceptance Rate

53%

Annual Degrees Awarded

22

SAT Score

1,050–1,170

Est. Net Price *

$28,279

Median Starting Salary

$65,542

#138

#138 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

In general, The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

83%

Annual Degrees Awarded

42

SAT Score

1,040–1,140

Est. Net Price *

$14,417

Median Starting Salary

$67,324

#139

#139 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

The institution is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

50

SAT Score

1,000–1,110

Est. Net Price *

$20,030

Median Starting Salary

$68,330

#140

#140 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Overall, Youngstown State University is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

81%

Annual Degrees Awarded

40

SAT Score

950–1,080

Est. Net Price *

$11,900

Median Starting Salary

$67,385

#141

#141 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

The school is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

83%

Annual Degrees Awarded

50

SAT Score

980–1,110

Est. Net Price *

$14,667

Median Starting Salary

$66,742

#142

#142 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Washington State University is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

83%

Annual Degrees Awarded

44

SAT Score

1,030–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$17,911

Median Starting Salary

$66,749

#143

#143 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

79%

Annual Degrees Awarded

35

SAT Score

1,110–1,190

Est. Net Price *

$16,805

Median Starting Salary

$70,114

#144

#144 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

San Jose State University is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

77%

Annual Degrees Awarded

44

SAT Score

1,010–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$14,219

Median Starting Salary

$64,022

#145

#145 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

The school is a non selective school. They receive approximately 9,400 applications every admission cycle.

Acceptance Rate

86%

Annual Degrees Awarded

38

SAT Score

1,050–1,250

Est. Net Price *

$16,670

Median Starting Salary

$66,607

#146

#146 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

The school is a non selective school. The school receives about 18,200 applications every admission cycle.

Acceptance Rate

89%

Annual Degrees Awarded

42

SAT Score

1,020–1,120

Est. Net Price *

$12,202

Median Starting Salary

$68,588

#147

#147 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

The institution is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

63%

Annual Degrees Awarded

26

SAT Score

1,080–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$12,243

Median Starting Salary

$65,748

#148

#148 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Overall, the University of Wyoming is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

96%

Annual Degrees Awarded

31

SAT Score

1,070–1,290

Est. Net Price *

$12,819

Median Starting Salary

$67,933

#149

#149 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

University of Maine
Orono, ME

The institution is a non selective school. They receive about 15,000 applications each year.

Acceptance Rate

94%

Annual Degrees Awarded

29

SAT Score

1,080–1,210

Est. Net Price *

$17,617

Median Starting Salary

$69,883

#150

#150 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

In general, Wayne State University is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

75%

Annual Degrees Awarded

28

SAT Score

1,050–1,160

Est. Net Price *

$15,347

Median Starting Salary

$64,629

#151

#151 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

The school is a somewhat selective school. The school receives approximately 11,800 applications annually.

Acceptance Rate

75%

Annual Degrees Awarded

44

SAT Score

1,020–1,190

Est. Net Price *

$13,036

Median Starting Salary

$65,904

#152

#152 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

In general, Ohio University-Main Campus is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

17

SAT Score

1,110–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$20,207

Median Starting Salary

$68,974

#153

#153 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

In general, the University of Idaho is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

74%

Annual Degrees Awarded

19

SAT Score

1,000–1,130

Est. Net Price *

$14,954

Median Starting Salary

$67,039

#154

#154 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

Dordt University
Sioux Center, IA

Generally, Dordt University is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,070–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$27,375

Median Starting Salary

$73,212

#155

#155 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

the University of South Alabama is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

65%

Annual Degrees Awarded

29

SAT Score

1,040–1,110

Est. Net Price *

$15,664

Median Starting Salary

$65,160

#156

#156 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

Benedictine College
Atchison, KS

In general, Benedictine College is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

99%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,110–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$30,067

Median Starting Salary

$74,598

#157

#157 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

University of New Haven
West Haven, CT

The institution is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

91%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,100–1,200

Est. Net Price *

$33,135

Median Starting Salary

$73,305

#158

#158 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NC

The school is known for being a fairly selective school. The school receives about 25,800 applications every...

Acceptance Rate

56%

Annual Degrees Awarded

20

SAT Score

950–1,050

Est. Net Price *

$9,189

Median Starting Salary

$66,572

#159

#159 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

The institution is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

16

SAT Score

1,010–1,110

Est. Net Price *

$12,664

Median Starting Salary

$65,985

#160

#160 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA

California Baptist University is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

80%

Annual Degrees Awarded

16

SAT Score

970–1,170

Est. Net Price *

$27,304

Median Starting Salary

$67,618

#161

#161 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Overall, New Mexico State University-Main Campus is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

78%

Annual Degrees Awarded

23

SAT Score

920–1,030

Est. Net Price *

$10,407

Median Starting Salary

$64,583

#162

#162 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI

In general, the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

89%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,010–1,110

Est. Net Price *

$13,702

Median Starting Salary

$70,963

#163

#163 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

Hampton University
Hampton, VA

The institution is a fairly selective school. The school receives approximately 15,000 applications annually.

Acceptance Rate

74%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

870–1,050

Est. Net Price *

$32,421

Median Starting Salary

$69,837

#164

#164 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL

Overall, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

33%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,010–1,080

Est. Net Price *

$11,583

Median Starting Salary

$65,212

#165

#165 Best College for Chemical Engineering in the U.S.

The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA

The school is known for being a non selective school. They receive about 97,000 applications every admission...

Acceptance Rate

92%

Annual Degrees Awarded

149

SAT Score

1,160–1,370

Est. Net Price *

$24,012

Median Starting Salary

$0

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About Chemical Engineering

Chemical Engineering programs prepare individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of systems employing chemical processes, such as chemical reactors, kinetic systems, electrochemical systems, energy conservation processes, heat and mass transfer systems, and separation processes; and the applied analysis of chemical problems such as corrosion, particle abrasion, energy loss, pollution, and fluid mechanics.

Students studying Chemical Engineering can advance up to a Post masters certificate. On average, 62% percent of men and 38% percent of women make up the degrees awarded across all college campuses. Out of all the states in the US, California is where degrees in Chemical Engineering are most commonly granted. The Median Starting Salary for an undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering is [Median Starting Salary].

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Careers

Majoring in Chemical Engineering, your experience can be applied to different careers. Chemical Engineering majors go on to pursue jobs including Architectural and Engineering Managers and Chemical Engineers which are in high demand. Some of the top paying jobs for Chemical Engineering majors include Chemical Engineers, Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary and Architectural and Engineering Managers.

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Student Demographics

Total Students
9,987
Female Students
3,838 (38%)
Male Students
6,149 (61%)

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