Best Value Chemical Engineering Colleges in Connecticut

Connecticut's chemical engineering market offers striking value differences, with University of Connecticut's Waterbury campus delivering the same $66,989 median earnings as the main Storrs campus for just $8,896 net cost. This represents strong affordability in a state where insurance giants like Hartford Financial and defense contractors create steady demand for process engineering expertise. The $25,193 cost gap between Waterbury and Storrs demonstrates how strategic campus selection can maximize return on investment.

Programs

$8,896 – $34,089

Net Price Range

$66,989

Avg. Program Earnings

68.3%

Avg. Graduation Rate

7 Chemical Engineering Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	Program Earnings	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Waterbury, Connecticut	$8,896	$66,989	$17,462	59.5%	97.9%
2	University of Connecticut-Avery Point Groton, Connecticut	$11,504	$66,989	$17,462	56.7%	97.4%
3	University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus Hartford, Connecticut	$13,339	$66,989	$17,452	65.4%	97.3%
4	University of Connecticut-Stamford Stamford, Connecticut	$14,059	$66,989	$17,472	56.9%	92.2%
5	University of Connecticut Storrs, Connecticut	$22,886	$66,989	$20,366	83.8%	54.5%
6	University of New Haven West Haven, Connecticut	$34,089		$45,730	59.2%	91.2%
7	Yale University New Haven, Connecticut	$27,818		$64,700	96.3%	4.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes UConn Waterbury such strong value for chemical engineering?

UConn Waterbury offers identical earning potential to the main campus at $66,989 median salary but costs only $8,896 net annually. The 97.91% acceptance rate makes it highly accessible while maintaining the same degree accreditation as Storrs.

How do graduation rates vary across Connecticut's chemical engineering programs?

Yale leads with 96.3% graduation rate, followed by UConn Storrs at 83.8%. The regional UConn campuses range from 56.7% to 65.4%, reflecting different student populations and academic support structures.

Is private education worth the premium for chemical engineering in Connecticut?

University of New Haven costs $34,089 net with a 59.2% graduation rate, while UConn regional campuses deliver similar outcomes for under $15,000. The $27,000 debt load at New Haven exceeds the $24,700 typical for UConn programs.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.