Why the McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering?

Currently ranked among the top 10 chemical engineering programs in the country, our department is led by some of the most influential experts in the chemical engineering industry and academia. In the McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering, there are endless opportunities for you to learn, invent, inspire and lead.

	Stellar Reputation Year after year, the McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering climbs the ranks among the top chemical engineering programs in the world. 4th in the U.S. for chemical engineering undergraduate programs, U.S. News and World Report 6th in the U.S. for chemical engineering graduate programs, U.S. News and World Report 2^nd for Chemical Engineering National Research Council (regressions-based), 2010 5^th for Chemical Engineering National Research Council (survey-based), 2010
	World-Renowned Faculty Department faculty are top experts in their fields. Studying under and among the best is challenging and will prepare you to enter a competitive workforce. Our department boasts: 2 National Medal of Technology and Innovation Laureates 10 National Academy of Engineering members 5 faculty members are among the top 25 most cited chemical engineers in the world 84 patents issued to faculty in the department in the last 5 years 250 faculty publications each year, on average
	A Department of Possibility The department is a tight-knit community with ample undergraduate research opportunities sure to prepare you for entering industry or continuing in academia. We also offer financial packages for both domestic and international graduate students that include fellowships, paid teaching or research positions, health insurance and tuition coverage. $23 million in annual research funding supports programs in six broad research areas: Advanced Materials, Polymers & Nanotechnology; Biotechnology; Energy; Environmental Engineering; Modeling & Simulation; and Process Engineering We currently have 36 competitive fellows, including our 18 National Science Foundation graduate fellows. On average, more than 90% of tracked B.S. graduates get a job or graduate school placement within six months after graduation. 100% of Ph.D. graduates from 2011-2013 received job placements within a year of graduating. On average, the starting salary for a B.S. graduate is $76,608. The average starting salary for a Ph.D. graduate is $95,000.
	Dynamic Location Austin, Texas, the state’s vibrant capital city, offers more than just SXSW and BBQ. Texas employed 30% of chemical engineers nationwide in 2014 (U.S. Department of Labor) No. 1 fastest-growing city in the country (Forbes, 2014) Serves as a major tech industry hub, fostering innovation and creativity Boasts history, culture, community, live music, outdoor recreation Enjoys a sunny, temperate climate year-round
	Learn more about our graduate and undergraduate programs by visiting our prospective student page.