Chemical Engineering · West Virginia
Chemical Engineering colleges in West Virginia
CampusPin lists 24 U.S. colleges in West Virginia 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 West Virginia that offer Chemical Engineering
American Public University System
Charles Town, WV · University · Private
Tuition
$8,400
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
48,685
Appalachian Bible College
Mount Hope, WV · University · Private
Tuition
$18,230
Acceptance
99%
Enrollment
171
Bethany College
Bethany, WV · University · Private
Tuition
$34,816
Acceptance
60%
Enrollment
668
Blue Ridge Community and Technical College
Martinsburg, WV · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,344
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,565
Bluefield State University
Bluefield, WV · University · Public
Tuition
$10,240
Acceptance
87%
Enrollment
1,252
Catholic Distance University
Charles Town, WV · University · Private
Tuition
$9,600
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
167
Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College
Moorefield, WV · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,288
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
196
Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV · University · Public
Tuition
$8,454
Acceptance
99%
Enrollment
2,937
Future Generations University
Franklin, WV · University · Private
Tuition
$11,944
Acceptance
48%
Enrollment
2,414
Glenville State University
Glenville, WV · University · Public
Tuition
$9,412
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,227
Marshall University
Huntington, WV · University · Public
Tuition
$8,872
Acceptance
96%
Enrollment
9,941
Mountwest Community and Technical College
Huntington, WV · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,818
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,098
New River Community and Technical College
Beckley, WV · Community College · Public
Tuition
$5,158
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
777
Pierpont Community and Technical College
Fairmont, WV · Community College · Public
Tuition
$5,594
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
906
Potomac State College of West Virginia University
Keyser, WV · Community College · Public
Tuition
$5,040
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
952
Salem University
Salem, WV · University · Private
Tuition
$10,750
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
894
Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, WV · University · Public
Tuition
$8,720
Acceptance
96%
Enrollment
2,787
Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College
Mount Gay, WV · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,944
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,146
Strayer University-West Virginia
Scott Depot, WV · University · Private
Tuition
$13,920
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
395
Valley College-Martinsburg
Martinsburg, WV · University · Private
Tuition
$11,944
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
651
West Virginia Northern Community College
Wheeling, WV · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,544
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
785
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV · University · Public
Tuition
$9,648
Acceptance
86%
Enrollment
23,290
West Virginia University Institute of Technology
Beckley, WV · University · Public
Tuition
$8,064
Acceptance
61%
Enrollment
1,009
West Virginia University at Parkersburg
Parkersburg, WV · University · Public
Tuition
$4,420
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,692
Chemical Engineering programs in West Virginia: by the numbers
A quick comparison of the 24 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.
Schools listed
24
Public / private
16 / 8
Universities / 2-year
16 / 8
Cities represented
19
In-state tuition range
$4,288–$34,816
Median in-state tuition
$8,587
Lowest published in-state tuition
Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College
$4,288
Most selective
Future Generations University
48% acceptance
Largest by enrollment
American Public University System
48,685 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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