B.S. in Chemical Engineering

Chemical Engineers combine science with engineering technology to make an essential contribution to many industries, including biotechnology, semiconductor processing, environmental engineering, manufacturing and industrial chemicals. The Chemical Engineering degree also provides a strong foundation for graduate degrees in a range of disciplines. The Department has excellent laboratory facilities for courses and student research. Our undergraduate program prepares students to enter the chemical engineering profession or to pursue a research career. 

The Chemical Engineering Program at SJSU is designed to provide a solid engineering foundation and then allow the student to develop some specialization in an area of interest. Because of the broad spectrum of industries that chemical engineers contribute to, we offer specialization in four tracks,  based on electives the students choose: (a)  Biochemical Engineering, (b) Semiconductor and Materials Processing, (c) Environmental Engineering, and (d) Alternative Energy and Sustainability. 

Please contact Dr. Melanie McNeil for more information.

Curriculum Overview

BS in Chemical Engineering in the SJSU Catalog 

Core GPA Requirements

Approved Technical Electives for Chemical Engineering Students [pdf]

Learning Outcomes

BS Chemical Engineering Enrollment History/ Quick Facts

BS Chemical Engineering Graduation and Retention Statistics

Enrollment & Graduation Data

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** Some data will not be available because no students in that cohort will have achieved a 5th or 6th year of graduation until 2023.

Note: Graduation rates are calculated based on the student’s first entry cohort information.

The SJSU's Office of Institutional Research and Strategic Analytics manages student enrollment and graduation data, as well as other academic information. To access the information, please refer to the links below:

You can find enrollment data here: Enrollment by Department
You can find graduation data here: Graduation and Retention Rates by Department