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By the Numbers

#6 Undergraduate ChE Program in the U.S.

Best College Reviews

150+ Fully Funded Ph.D. Students

#8 ChE Department in the U.S. for World-Class Output

Shanghai Ranking 2026

Raleigh Ranks the #1 Metro for New College Grads

Raleigh topped the list of cities with the most promising prospects for recent graduates. As part of the Research Triangle, its economy is fueled by an ecosystem of research institutions plus science and technology companies.

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#3 in Research & Development Expenditures

For public chemical engineering departments in the United States, FY2024

NSF HERD survey

500+ Undergraduates

with a $84,281 average starting salary (class of 2025)

#10 Public Undergraduate ChemE Department

US News and World Report, 2027 Best Colleges Ranking

#1 Engineering Program for ROI

ChemE had the highest Median Lifetime ROI

UNC System study

102 Years Old

We celebrated our centennial anniversary in 2024!

#1 for Salary Potential

Among North Carolina public universities