Chemical Engineering · Nebraska
Chemical Engineering colleges in Nebraska
CampusPin lists 15 U.S. colleges in Nebraska 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 Nebraska that offer Chemical Engineering
Bryan College of Health Sciences
Lincoln, NE · University · Private
Tuition
$20,070
Acceptance
63%
Enrollment
670
CHI Health School of Radiologic Technology
Omaha, NE · University · Private
Tuition
$16,244
Acceptance
72%
Enrollment
25
Central Community College
Grand Island, NE · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,360
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
3,206
Clarkson College
Omaha, NE · University · Private
Tuition
$15,168
Acceptance
64%
Enrollment
1,076
Doane University
Crete, NE · University · Private
Tuition
$40,491
Acceptance
90%
Enrollment
1,739
Metropolitan Community College Area
Omaha, NE · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,285
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
7,629
Mid-Plains Community College
North Platte, NE · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,600
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
923
Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health
Omaha, NE · University · Private
Tuition
$18,173
Acceptance
88%
Enrollment
1,040
Northeast Community College
Norfolk, NE · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,840
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
2,464
Southeast Community College Area
Lincoln, NE · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,540
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
6,235
University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney, NE · University · Public
Tuition
$8,302
Acceptance
86%
Enrollment
5,923
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE · University · Public
Tuition
$8,370
Acceptance
87%
Enrollment
14,729
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE · University · Public
Tuition
$10,108
Acceptance
77%
Enrollment
23,535
Wayne State College
Wayne, NE · University · Public
Tuition
$7,970
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
3,914
Western Nebraska Community College
Scottsbluff, NE · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,000
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
948
Chemical Engineering programs in Nebraska: 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
10 / 5
Universities / 2-year
9 / 6
Cities represented
9
In-state tuition range
$3,000–$40,491
Median in-state tuition
$8,302
Lowest published in-state tuition
Western Nebraska Community College
$3,000
Most selective
Bryan College of Health Sciences
63% acceptance
Largest by enrollment
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
23,535 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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