Cheapest Chemical Engineering Colleges in Connecticut

Connecticut's Chemical Engineering programs show dramatic cost variation, with UConn's Waterbury campus charging just $8,896 annually while private options reach $34,089. All UConn campuses report identical $66,989 graduate earnings despite location differences across Waterbury, Groton, Hartford, and Stamford. This standardized outcome serves the state's chemical manufacturing sector well, including defense contractors and pharmaceutical companies that rely on process engineering expertise throughout the Hartford-New Haven corridor.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the $25,000 cost difference between UConn campuses?

All UConn regional campuses charge identical $17,462 in-state tuition, but net costs vary dramatically from $8,896 at Waterbury to $22,886 at Storrs. The main campus commands higher overall attendance costs while regional locations offer the same degree at substantial savings.

How do graduation rates compare across Connecticut's affordable options?

UConn's main campus leads with 83.8% graduation rates, while regional campuses range from 56.7% to 65.4%. The University of New Haven matches this middle tier at 59.2% despite charging $34,089 annually.

Does Yale University offer Chemical Engineering programs?

Yale appears in our data with $27,818 net costs and 96.3% graduation rates, though their engineering programs focus more on biomedical and environmental applications. Their 4.57% acceptance rate makes admission extremely competitive compared to UConn's 54.51% to 97.91% range.

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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.