Chemical Engineering · Idaho
Chemical Engineering colleges in Idaho
CampusPin lists 15 U.S. colleges in Idaho 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 Idaho that offer Chemical Engineering
Boise Bible College
Boise, ID · University · Private
Tuition
$11,240
Acceptance
96%
Enrollment
103
Boise State University
Boise, ID · University · Public
Tuition
$8,782
Acceptance
84%
Enrollment
20,260
Brigham Young University-Idaho
Rexburg, ID · University · Private
Tuition
$4,656
Acceptance
97%
Enrollment
42,090
College of Eastern Idaho
Idaho Falls, ID · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,390
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,396
College of Southern Idaho
Twin Falls, ID · University · Public
Tuition
$3,360
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
3,476
College of Western Idaho
Nampa, ID · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,336
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
5,898
Eagle Gate College-Boise Campus
Boise, ID · University · Private
Tuition
$18,645
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
495
Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine
Meridian, ID · University · Private
Tuition
$12,319
Acceptance
36%
Enrollment
8,774
Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID · University · Public
Tuition
$8,356
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
9,468
Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston, ID · University · Public
Tuition
$7,388
Acceptance
90%
Enrollment
2,281
New Saint Andrews College
Moscow, ID · University · Private
Tuition
$15,700
Acceptance
86%
Enrollment
319
North Idaho College
Coeur d'Alene, ID · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,396
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
2,488
Northwest Nazarene University
Nampa, ID · University · Private
Tuition
$39,370
Acceptance
63%
Enrollment
1,756
The College of Idaho
Caldwell, ID · University · Private
Tuition
$36,030
Acceptance
47%
Enrollment
1,076
University of Idaho
Moscow, ID · University · Public
Tuition
$8,816
Acceptance
79%
Enrollment
9,943
Chemical Engineering programs in Idaho: by the numbers
A quick comparison of the 15 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.
Schools listed
15
Public / private
8 / 7
Universities / 2-year
12 / 3
Cities represented
11
In-state tuition range
$3,336–$39,370
Median in-state tuition
$8,782
Lowest published in-state tuition
College of Western Idaho
$3,336
Most selective
Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine
36% acceptance
Largest by enrollment
Brigham Young University-Idaho
42,090 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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