Chemical Engineering Major

Description: A program that prepares 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. Is Chemical Engineering the right major for you?
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Chemical Engineering Major

What jobs and careers are associated to a major in Chemical Engineering?

What is the Median Salary Range for Chemical Engineering Majors?

U.S. Median Salary(starting)

$65,700

U.S. Median Salary(mid-career)

$107,000

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