Chemical Engineering Master's Program
Program Details
Degree
Master of Engineering or Dual-Degree MBAAvailable
On campusDesign next-generation processes and materials with a degree that develops high-tech careers.
In the chemical engineering master’s program at Stevens, you’ll have a wealth of resources at your disposal for pursuing the research that interests you most. Our program offers you the best of both worlds: a department with a community of experienced faculty and top-quality research facilities—and an entrepreneurial environment small enough to champion your talent and vision.
Our close-knit, collaborative community of faculty and student scholars works together to advance the rigor and possibilities of our field, with an inclusive spirit that extends new opportunities to all.
This graduate program features unique course electives in biofuels, colloids and interfacial phenomena, processing of polymers for biomedical applications, introduction to pharmaceutical manufacturing and nanotechnology, and more, giving you a broader range of knowledge in the chemical engineering field.
Chemical Engineering & Materials Science Research at Stevens
This program offers you the opportunity to work alongside professors in state-of-the-art laboratories to search for impactful solutions to vitally important societal issues, industry and government issues including sustainability, materials utilization and environmental resource disposal.
Hone your leadership skills while deepening your technical knowledge in a dual master's degree program with the Schaefer School of Engineering and Science and the Stevens School of Business.
This master's program offers you the option to pursue a dual MBA degree with the Stevens School of Business.
The Stevens Advantage
Apart from engaging in high-impact research with our actively patenting and publishing faculty members, you’ll find a number of resources dedicated to your professional success. The Chemical and Materials Student Association (CMSA) serves our graduate students by organizing guest lectures and leadership opportunities, and our location, just 15 minutes from downtown Manhattan, positions you to build a global network with unlimited possibilities. With extensive training and career-building experience, our chemical engineering graduates go on to thrive as innovators in academia and industry.
More Advantages to our Program
Part-time or full-time enrollment
Online courses available
Extensive hands-on laboratory experience
An optional research thesis
Three concentrations available
Electives in Biofuels, Sustainable Energy, Soft Matter Physics, Surface and Nanostructure Characterization and more.
Concentrations
Chemical Engineering
Polymer Engineering
Application of Machine Learning to Pharmaceutical Development
We welcome passionate applicants with a curiosity for investigating problems and a drive for engineering innovative solutions. An undergraduate degree in chemical engineering is required for admission to the master’s program. Students with an undergraduate degree in chemistry can apply, provided that they take a set of undergraduate chemical engineering courses (typically five) for no credit to serve as bridge courses prior to taking graduate courses in chemical engineering.
Bachelor’s degree, with a minimum GPA of 3.0, from an accredited institution
Official college transcripts
Two letters of recommendation
Resume (optional)
TOEFL/IELTS scores (for international students)
A competitive GRE or GMAT score*
*GRE/GMAT is not required for part-time students.
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Putting You on Track for Professional Success
The chemical engineering master's program develops in-demand knowledge and skills to put you on track for career success in a variety of roles like:
Research Scientist
Process Engineer
Lead Engineer
Product Engineer
Staff Scientist
R&D Engineer
Our graduates have been hired at:, Dow Corning, BASF, Ingredion Inc., International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc., Integrated Analytical Laboratories
A Tech Forward Education
The weekly seminar series provides students with chances to communicate with great professors in different areas to understand the details of technological advancement and stimulate interest in future research. Stevens supports grad students in many ways, which is directly reflected in its sufficient scientific research funds, enabling talented students to focus on creative work.
Danna Yan
Chemical Engineering Student
For master’s students, Stevens is a very good place. If you work very hard and try to make the most of your opportunity, you’re most likely going to find the right fit.
Tobi Amimbola
Chemical Engineering Graduate
The unique location of Stevens allows students to have more opportunities to conduct academic communication with external resources. The battery industry I work in has benefited a lot from it. Their vast social resources provide many employment opportunities and attracts many large technology companies to invest, such as Samsung.
Danna Yan
Chemical Engineering Student
The weekly seminar series provides students with chances to communicate with great professors in different areas to understand the details of technological advancement and stimulate interest in future research. Stevens supports grad students in many ways, which is directly reflected in its sufficient scientific research funds, enabling talented students to focus on creative work.
Danna Yan
Chemical Engineering Student
For master’s students, Stevens is a very good place. If you work very hard and try to make the most of your opportunity, you’re most likely going to find the right fit.
Tobi Amimbola
Chemical Engineering Graduate
School of Engineering & Science Career Outcomes
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