Program Overview

Program Details

Degree

Bachelor of Engineering

School

Charles V. Schaefer, Jr. School of Engineering and Science

Department

Chemical Engineering and Materials Science

Available

On campus

Concentrations

• Biomolecular Engineering
• Chemical Process Data Analytics
• Energy and Sustainability
• Materials

Program Description

The chemical engineering bachelor’s program educates you to become a future technological leader through in-depth training on conception, synthesis, design, testing, scale-up, operation, control and optimization of industrial chemical processes that impact our well-being.

The chemical engineering bachelor’s program provides a foundation in chemical engineering science and experimentation, the use of modern computational tools such as ASPEN software for the simulation of chemical reactors and separators, and design and research experience with a faculty member to prepare you for the chemical engineering practice. A specialized, eight-semester design sequence sets this program apart, culminating in the last three semesters with chemical engineering design projects which are both experimental and computational.

The Stevens Advantage

At Stevens, you’ll learn to think like an engineer. Our design-focused curriculum features a hands-on course every semester that will instill you with broad, foundational knowledge, the complete fundamentals of engineering, and entrepreneurial thinking.

The Design Spine

A unique, design-focused, hands-on course every semester that incorporates entrepreneurial thinking and experiential learning, culminating with Senior Design, a team capstone project working on prototypes for real business problems, potentially in collaboration with a real company.

Innovation Expo

An exciting design and entrepreneurship competition where students showcase their senior design prototypes and pitch business ideas.

Engineering Cooperative Education Program

Nearly 30% of all engineering students participate in Stevens’ Cooperative Education Program where you get on-the-job experience working for real companies.

State-of-the-Art Research Labs and Facilities

Build, tinker and test your designs in Stevens' MakerCenter, Prototype and Object Fabrication Lab, or numerous other research facilities.

Undergraduate Research Opportunities

Our research-oriented curriculum gives you in-the-lab experience while you're still an undergraduate student.

Program Outcomes

By the time of graduation, chemical engineering students will have:

1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
2. An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
4. An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
5. An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
6. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies
8. A fundamental knowledge and an appreciation of the technology and business processes necessary to nurture new technologies from concept to commercialization

Career Opportunities

The chemical engineering bachelor’s program develops in-demand knowledge and skills to put you on track for career success. Upon graduation, many of our graduates pursue advanced study in chemical engineering, bioengineering or biomedical engineering, medicine, law, and many other fields. Career opportunities include:

• Process Engineer
• Product Engineer
• Design Engineer
• Research Engineer

Potential hiring organizations include companies like ExxonMobil, British Petroleum (BP), Shell, Merck, Pfizer, Bristol-Myers Squibb, PepsiCo, Budweiser, L’Oreal, Proctor-Gamble, Dow, Dupont.

Accreditation

The Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission’s General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Chemical, Biochemical, Biomolecular and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

Mission

The mission of the chemical engineering program is to educate technological leaders by preparing them for the conception, synthesis, design, testing, scale-up, operation, control and optimization of industrial chemical processes that impact our well-being.

Program Educational Objectives

As the program educational objectives, graduates of the Stevens Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering are expected to:

• Apply mathematics, science and maturity of experience to lead in the solution of complex problems in chemical engineering
• Demonstrate broad-based skills and understanding of problem solving, ethics, social awareness, safety, communication, teamwork and leadership to excel as recognized leaders in their profession

Enrollment and Graduation Data

• 97% Finalized Program Outcomes 6 Mos. After Graduation
• $82,400 Average Starting Salary of Program Graduates

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