Chemical Engineering · Montana
Chemical Engineering colleges in Montana
CampusPin lists 18 U.S. colleges in Montana 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 Montana that offer Chemical Engineering
Blackfeet Community College
Browning, MT · University · Private
Tuition
$3,610
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
240
Carroll College
Helena, MT · University · Private
Tuition
$40,352
Acceptance
73%
Enrollment
1,093
Dawson Community College
Glendive, MT · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,485
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
226
Flathead Valley Community College
Kalispell, MT · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,748
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,169
Fort Peck Community College
Poplar, MT · Community College · Public
Tuition
$2,250
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
426
Great Falls College Montana State University
Great Falls, MT · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,904
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
828
Helena College University of Montana
Helena, MT · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,975
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
641
Little Big Horn College
Crow Agency, MT · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,200
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
339
Miles Community College
Miles City, MT · Community College · Public
Tuition
$5,648
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
353
Montana Bible College
Billings, MT · University · Private
Tuition
$13,600
Acceptance
85%
Enrollment
45
Montana State University
Bozeman, MT · University · Public
Tuition
$8,083
Acceptance
87%
Enrollment
16,560
Montana State University Billings
Billings, MT · University · Public
Tuition
$6,706
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
3,037
Montana State University-Northern
Havre, MT · University · Public
Tuition
$6,269
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
826
Rocky Mountain College
Billings, MT · University · Private
Tuition
$33,252
Acceptance
73%
Enrollment
987
Salish Kootenai College
Pablo, MT · University · Public
Tuition
$4,311
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
580
Stone Child College
Box Elder, MT · University · Public
Tuition
$3,610
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
187
The University of Montana
Missoula, MT · University · Public
Tuition
$8,152
Acceptance
96%
Enrollment
9,836
The University of Montana-Western
Dillon, MT · University · Public
Tuition
$6,430
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,289
Chemical Engineering programs in Montana: by the numbers
A quick comparison of the 18 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.
Schools listed
18
Public / private
14 / 4
Universities / 2-year
11 / 7
Cities represented
15
In-state tuition range
$2,250–$40,352
Median in-state tuition
$5,198
Lowest published in-state tuition
Fort Peck Community College
$2,250
Most selective
Carroll College
73% acceptance
Largest by enrollment
Montana State University
16,560 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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