Chemical Engineering
Design a more sustainable future with computational tools and innovative solutions.
"It’s very exciting to be working in a lab, anticipating the improvements that can be made, all while expanding my view of chemical engineering."
College of Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Every day, we use products formulated and produced by chemical engineers — food and fuel, paper and plastic, medicines and makeup. The process of reliably creating these products in an environmentally sustainable manner, and the energy systems that enable modern life, depend on the know-how of chemical engineers.
Our premier chemical engineering program fuses forward-looking education with real-world research opportunities. You’ll make use of problem-solving techniques to become well-versed in the principles of chemical engineering science and process systems engineering. Opportunities for internships, research and international experience paired with relevant electives will give your education depth and currency. The expertise you’ll develop in this broad discipline — rooted in chemistry, mathematics, physics and biology — will prepare you to develop new products and efficient manufacturing processes to improve the world we live in. Computing and fundamental principles are integrated throughout the curriculum, so students are well equipped to solve complex problems drawn from chemical engineering practice and find employment in many different industrial sectors that span the modern economy.
Class of 2025, Six Months After Graduation
91%
Employed or in Grad School
$82,886
Average Salary
Recent Employers
Merck
Westinghouse Electric Company
Absolics
Harvard Medical School
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