Chemical Engineering · Rhode Island
Chemical Engineering colleges in Rhode Island
CampusPin lists 10 U.S. colleges in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island that offer Chemical Engineering
Brown University
Providence, RI · University · Private
Tuition
$68,230
Acceptance
6%
Enrollment
11,048
Bryant University
Smithfield, RI · University · Private
Tuition
$51,169
Acceptance
66%
Enrollment
3,588
College Unbound
Providence, RI · University · Private
Tuition
$10,488
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
398
Community College of Rhode Island
Warwick, RI · Community College · Public
Tuition
$5,326
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
11,455
Johnson & Wales University-Providence
Providence, RI · University · Private
Tuition
$40,408
Acceptance
84%
Enrollment
4,333
New England Institute of Technology
East Greenwich, RI · University · Private
Tuition
$35,625
Acceptance
73%
Enrollment
1,850
Providence College
Providence, RI · University · Private
Tuition
$60,848
Acceptance
49%
Enrollment
4,614
Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI · University · Private
Tuition
$42,666
Acceptance
88%
Enrollment
4,251
Salve Regina University
Newport, RI · University · Private
Tuition
$47,930
Acceptance
70%
Enrollment
2,821
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI · University · Public
Tuition
$16,408
Acceptance
77%
Enrollment
16,503
Chemical Engineering programs in Rhode Island: by the numbers
A quick comparison of the 10 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.
Schools listed
10
Public / private
2 / 8
Universities / 2-year
9 / 1
Cities represented
7
In-state tuition range
$5,326–$68,230
Median in-state tuition
$41,537
Lowest published in-state tuition
Community College of Rhode Island
$5,326
Most selective
Brown University
6% acceptance
Largest by enrollment
University of Rhode Island
16,503 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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