Study Chemical Engineering in North America
279 programmes in chemical engineering at 111 universities in North America are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 31,152 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 26,292 USD and 44,123 USD.
Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Chemical Engineering programmes
1–24 of 279 · page 1 of 10
Chemical Engineering in North America by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 139 | 26,292 USD | 31,152 USD | 44,123 USD |
| Master's | 86 | 17,553 USD | 25,618 USD | 32,040 USD |
| PhD | 38 | 12,594 USD | 26,325 USD | 34,298 USD |
Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.
Universities for chemical engineering in North America
- University of Illinois at Chicago (9)
- University of Waterloo, Canada (8)
- Illinois Institute of Technology (7)
- University of Ottawa (7)
- University of Missouri, Columbia (6)
- University of Mississippi (6)
- Florida State University (5)
- Dalhousie University (5)
- Rutgers University, New Brunswick (5)
- University of Idaho (5)
Study Chemical Engineering in North America: common questions
- How many chemical engineering programmes are there in North America?
- 279 chemical engineering programmes at 111 universities in North America are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- How much does a chemical engineering degree in North America cost?
- The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in chemical engineering in North America is 31,152 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 26,292 USD and 44,123 USD per year.
- Can I study chemical engineering in North America in English?
- Yes — 100% of the chemical engineering programmes in North America in our catalogue are taught in English (279 of 279).
- Are any of these chemical engineering programmes available online?
- 7 of the 279 programmes in North America are delivered online or by distance learning.
- Which degree level is cheapest for chemical engineering in North America?
- Master's programmes, at a median of 25,618 USD per year, against 31,152 USD for bachelor's programmes.
Planning to study chemical engineering in North America?
An advisor who knows admissions in North America can shortlist chemical engineering programmes for your budget and profile.