Chemical Engineering · Connecticut
Chemical Engineering colleges in Connecticut
CampusPin lists 19 U.S. colleges in Connecticut that offer Chemical Engineering programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.
Chemical Engineering applies chemistry, physics, and math to design large-scale processes that turn raw materials into fuels, medicines, and materials, for students who like lab science and design.
Schools in Connecticut that offer Chemical Engineering
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT · University · Public
Tuition
$12,460
Acceptance
76%
Enrollment
9,465
Charter Oak State College
New Britain, CT · University · Public
Tuition
$8,506
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,703
Connecticut College
New London, CT · University · Private
Tuition
$64,812
Acceptance
38%
Enrollment
1,960
Connecticut State Community College
Hartford, CT · Community College · Public
Tuition
$5,092
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
32,292
Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT · University · Private
Tuition
$56,360
Acceptance
45%
Enrollment
6,259
Goodwin University
East Hartford, CT · University · Private
Tuition
$21,198
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
2,884
Paier College
Bridgeport, CT · University · Private
Tuition
$26,400
Acceptance
62%
Enrollment
187
Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT · University · Private
Tuition
$53,090
Acceptance
77%
Enrollment
8,878
Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT · University · Private
Tuition
$48,460
Acceptance
68%
Enrollment
11,123
Trinity College
Hartford, CT · University · Private
Tuition
$67,420
Acceptance
34%
Enrollment
2,195
University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT · University · Private
Tuition
$35,760
Acceptance
64%
Enrollment
4,074
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT · University · Public
Tuition
$20,366
Acceptance
54%
Enrollment
27,123
University of Connecticut-Avery Point
Groton, CT · University · Public
Tuition
$17,462
Acceptance
87%
Enrollment
464
University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus
Hartford, CT · University · Public
Tuition
$17,452
Acceptance
86%
Enrollment
1,473
University of Connecticut-Stamford
Stamford, CT · University · Public
Tuition
$17,472
Acceptance
80%
Enrollment
2,177
University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus
Waterbury, CT · University · Public
Tuition
$17,462
Acceptance
87%
Enrollment
746
University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT · University · Private
Tuition
$47,647
Acceptance
83%
Enrollment
4,034
University of New Haven
West Haven, CT · University · Private
Tuition
$45,730
Acceptance
81%
Enrollment
9,764
Yale University
New Haven, CT · University · Private
Tuition
$64,700
Acceptance
5%
Enrollment
15,074
Chemical Engineering programs in Connecticut: by the numbers
A quick comparison of the 19 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.
Schools listed
19
Public / private
8 / 11
Universities / 2-year
18 / 1
Cities represented
14
In-state tuition range
$5,092–$67,420
Median in-state tuition
$26,400
Lowest published in-state tuition
Connecticut State Community College
$5,092
Most selective
Yale University
5% acceptance
Largest by enrollment
Connecticut State Community College
32,292 students
Figures reflect the schools currently listed and each institution's most recent reported data. Verify current tuition and admissions details with the school before applying.
What you'll study in a Chemical Engineering program
- Material and energy balances on chemical processes
- Chemical engineering thermodynamics and phase equilibria
- Fluid mechanics and heat and mass transfer (transport phenomena)
- Chemical reaction engineering and reactor design
- Separation processes (distillation, absorption, extraction, membranes)
- Process dynamics, control, and instrumentation
- Process and plant design with safety and economic analysis
- Unit-operations and process laboratory work, plus organic and physical chemistry
Where a Chemical Engineering degree can lead
- Chemical engineers
- Process Engineer
- Production / Manufacturing Engineer
- Process Control Engineer
- Environmental / Safety Engineer
- Research and Development Engineer
Typical pay: $70,000–$100,000 early-career (BLS, 2024 chemical engineers median $121,860)
A Chemical Engineering major is typically an ABET-accredited bachelor of science that teaches students to design, operate, and optimize the processes that convert raw materials into useful products, from petrochemicals and plastics to pharmaceuticals, foods, and semiconductors. The core sequence builds on calculus, differential equations, and chemistry, then layers on the discipline's defining courses: material and energy balances, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat and mass transfer, reaction engineering, separation processes, and process control.
Most programs require organic and physical chemistry, several unit-operations and process-design labs, and a senior capstone in which teams design a full chemical plant or process and evaluate it on safety, economics, and environmental impact. Graduates work in process and production engineering, manufacturing, energy, biotechnology, materials, and environmental compliance, and many pursue the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam as a step toward a Professional Engineer (PE) license.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects employment of chemical engineers to grow 2.6% from 2024 to 2034 and reports a 2024 median wage of $121,860 for the occupation.
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