The Best Online Doctorate in Chemical Engineering

The Top 2 Best Online Doctorate in Chemical Engineering
RankSchoolLocationScore
#1Mississippi State UniversityMississippi State, Mississippi99
#2University of North DakotaGrand Forks, North Dakota98

These programs were ranked with eight factors: student-to-faculy ratio, degrees-awarded-in-field ratio, graduation rate, retention rate, percentage of online students, concentrated influence, desirability, and exclusivity. The program's cost grade is determined by the average in-state tuition levels and its percentile distribution compared to other online engineering institutions. Learn more about our methodology

The Best Online Doctorate in Chemical Engineering Ranking

#1

Mississippi State University

James Worth Bagley College of Engineering

Program Score 99
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#8 Best Value Online Engineering Graduate School
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Mississippi State University's Online Doctorate in Chemical Engineering Degrees and Programs
DegreeCredits NeededCompletion Time
PhD - Chemical EngineeringLess than a year+ yearsLess than a year+ years
General Information+
Key FactAnswer
Total Enrollment22,226 (9% fully online)
Public or PrivatePublic
Number of Online Engineering Programs15
AccreditationRegional: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition$8,910 per year
Average Out-of-State Undergraduate Tuition$23,950 per year
Source: National Center for Educational Statistics
See MSU’s full list of online degrees!
#2

University of North Dakota

College of Engineering and Mines

University of North Dakota's Online Doctorate in Chemical Engineering Degrees and Programs
DegreeCredits NeededCompletion Time
PhD - Chemical EngineeringLess than a year
General Information+
Key FactAnswer
Total Enrollment13,581 (25% fully online)
Public or PrivatePublic
Number of Online Engineering Programs31
AccreditationRegional: Higher Learning Commission
Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition$9,736 per year
Average Out-of-State Undergraduate Tuition$15,895 per year
Source: National Center for Educational Statistics
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Career Information

Chemical Engineer Career Information

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a chemical engineer career requires a bachelor's degree for entry into the field.

Chemical Engineer Hourly Wages by Percentile
PercentileHourly Wage
Mean$56 per hour
Tenth Percentile$32 per hour
Twenty-Fifth Percentile$41 per hour
Fiftieth Percentile (Median)$52 per hour
Seventy-Fifth Percentile$66 per hour
Ninetieth Percentile$85 per hour
Chemical Engineer Annual Wages by Percentile
PercentileAnnual Wage
Mean$117,090
Tenth Percentile$66,810
Twenty-Fifth Percentile$84,720
Fiftieth Percentile (Median)$108,770
Seventy-Fifth Percentile$137,860
Ninetieth Percentile$176,090
Chemical Engineer Employment Outlook 2019-2029
MeasurementEmployment
2019 Employment32,600 people
2029 Employment34,000 people
Employment Percent Change from 2019 to 20294%

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