Chemical Engineering · Nevada
Chemical Engineering colleges in Nevada
CampusPin lists 12 U.S. colleges in Nevada 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 Nevada that offer Chemical Engineering
College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NV · University · Public
Tuition
$4,110
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
27,790
DeVry University-Nevada
Henderson, NV · University · Private
Tuition
$17,488
Acceptance
70%
Enrollment
4
Great Basin College
Elko, NV · University · Public
Tuition
$3,855
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,855
Las Vegas College
Las Vegas, NV · University · Private
Tuition
$17,684
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
545
Nevada State University
Henderson, NV · University · Public
Tuition
$6,368
Acceptance
86%
Enrollment
3,850
Roseman University of Health Sciences
Henderson, NV · University · Private
Tuition
$10,690
Acceptance
40%
Enrollment
1,398
Touro University Nevada
Henderson, NV · University · Private
Tuition
$10,690
Acceptance
63%
Enrollment
1,625
Truckee Meadows Community College
Reno, NV · University · Public
Tuition
$3,144
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
6,752
University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV · University · Public
Tuition
$9,142
Acceptance
96%
Enrollment
29,431
University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV · University · Public
Tuition
$8,994
Acceptance
85%
Enrollment
19,536
Western Nevada College
Carson City, NV · University · Public
Tuition
$3,920
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,967
Wongu University of Oriental Medicine
Las Vegas, NV · University · Private
Tuition
$10,690
Acceptance
60%
Enrollment
1,923
Chemical Engineering programs in Nevada: by the numbers
A quick comparison of the 12 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.
Schools listed
12
Public / private
7 / 5
Universities / 2-year
12 / 0
Cities represented
5
In-state tuition range
$3,144–$17,684
Median in-state tuition
$9,068
Lowest published in-state tuition
Truckee Meadows Community College
$3,144
Most selective
Roseman University of Health Sciences
40% acceptance
Largest by enrollment
University of Nevada-Las Vegas
29,431 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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