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Chemical Engineering

Chemical engineers take raw materials or synthesized chemicals and convert them into more useful secondary products Chemical engineers play an expanding role in efforts to reduce environmental pollution and create sustainable practices, like carbon capture and sequestration.

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Degree Program

B.S. in Chemical Engineering

College

Edward E. Whitacre Jr. College of Engineering

Credit Hours

129 Credits (4 Years)

Engineer With Purpose

Learn more about Chemical Engineering at Texas Tech through student testimonials, faculty highlights, and facility tours.

Degree & Course Details
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    State-of-the-Art Facilities

    Students have access to modern teaching labs equipped for hands-on learning in fluid flow, heat transfer, and pilot-scale operations with the Morrow Energy Pilot Plant.

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    Undergraduate Research

    Expand your education experience by immersing yourself in faculty-led research in reaction engineering, polymers, catalysis, machine learning, and biomedical devices.

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    Employment Placement

    Hire rate at graduation is over 90%, with a median starting salary of $92,000.

Key Courses

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CHE 2310 - Introduction to Chemical Process

Units and conversions, process variables, material and energy balances, process flow sheet analysis, phase equilibrium, elementary transient balances.

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  • Credit Hours: 3
  • Prerequisite(s): ENGR 1330, CHEM 1307, ENGL 1301, MATH 1451, and PHYS 1408 (concurrent enrollment allowed).

CHE 3323 - Chemical Reaction Engineering

An introduction to the kinetics of chemical conversion processes and the design of chemical reactors.

CHE 3341 - Mass-Transfer Operations

Theory and practice of mass transfer. Particular emphasis on the operations of distillation, absorption, and extraction.

CHE 4353 - Process Control

Study of the principles of process dynamics and control and their applications to feedback control.

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  • Credit Hours: 3
  • Prerequisite(s): Senior standing; CHE 3315, CHE 3341, CHE 3323; MATH 3350 or MATH 3354.

Accelerated B.S. to M.S. in Chemical Engineering

Accelerated programs allow students to earn both degrees in five years instead of the typical six. By selecting electives during junior and senior years, students complete graduate-level courses that count toward a 30-hour master’s degree, finishing the Bachelor of Science in four years and the Master of Science in the fifth year. This streamlined path saves time and tuition costs while helping students enter the workforce sooner with advanced skills that enhance career opportunities.

Career Paths & Salary Ranges

Our Chemical Engineering graduates are making an impact across industries. Explore where our alumni are working and what they're building.

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Incoming students are considered for merit scholarships when they apply for admission. Admitted students can find additional internal and external scholarship opportunities through Scholarship Universe.

All Scholarships

Whitacre College of Engineering Scholarships

Support for high‑achieving engineering students demonstrating leadership and academic excellence.

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Chemical Engineering Department Scholarships

Program‑specific opportunities for students in good academic standing.

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Student Spotlights

Meet a few students sharing their experiences in engineering at Texas Tech.

  • Blair Dodge

    Chemical Engineering

  • Job Vasconcelos

    Chemical Engineering

  • Sela Boswell

    Chemical Engineering

  • Cecelya Fung

    Chemical Engineering

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Frequently Asked Questions

I have dual-credit or AP classes, will those credits count toward my degree?

Yes, review the listing of Texas Tech courses where credit can be earned by standardized test.

Can I switch my degree plan/major?

Yes, Chemical Engineering has the same foundational courses as all engineering majors, and very similar sophomore classes as Biological Systems Engineering. You should speak to your academic advisor to help facilitate switching majors.

What happens if I fail a class?

Typically, you will need to repeat it the next time it is offered. We do allow a few courses to be taken online or at another institution with approval of the department.

I’m interested in research, where can I find opportunities?

Connect with the Associate Chair for Undergraduate Affairs, Dr. Jeremy Marston, or directly to professors and ask them if they have openings in their labs.

Will my degree be ABET-accredited?

Yes, the Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering program is ABET accredited.

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