Chemical Engineering M.S.

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Program Overview

The M.S. in Chemical Engineering provides a strong foundation of core chemical engineering courses complemented by technical electives, along with a focused research or independent study experience conducted under the guidance of a faculty advisor.

  • Biomedical and Biomolecular Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering and Sustainability
  • Computer Science and Data Analytics
  • Materials Science
  • Manufacturing Engineering

The chemical engineering program emphasizes immersive research through close faculty mentorship and integration with Syracuse University’s major research ecosystems, including the Syracuse Center of Excellence in Environmental and Energy Systems, the Syracuse University Infrastructure Institute, and NSF-supported energy and materials initiatives. These connections provide students with access to advanced facilities and interdisciplinary teams working on challenges in sustainable energy, resilient infrastructure, and next-generation materials, enabling hands-on research experiences that translate fundamental science into real-world engineering solutions. 

Admission Requirements

Prospective students should hold a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Chemical Engineering. A summer bridge course will be offered to students without a B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering or for those who lack adequate academic preparation.

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Degree Requirements

The MS in Chemical Engineering is a flexible and individually-structured program, determined by the student and his/her advisor. The MS can be a terminal degree or an introduction to research before pursuing the Ph.D. Students can choose between two-degree plans, designed to be completed in less than two years.

For more information, visit the Syracuse University Course Catalog and the Department of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering webpage.

Plan 1

  • Minimum of 30 credit hours of graduate study (24 credits of coursework, 6 credits of thesis, with at least 12 credits of coursework in chemical engineering)
  • Master’s thesis defended in an oral examination

Plan 2

  • Minimum of 30 credit hours of graduate study (27 credits of coursework, 3 credits of M.S. project, 15 credits in chemical engineering)
  • Oral examination based on the independent study and the coursework

Companies That Hire Our Graduates

  • AcrylChina
  • Anoplate Corporation
  • Aramco Performance Materials
  • Avantor
  • Bausch and Lomb
  • Boehringer Ingelheim
  • Bristol-Myers Squibb
  • Duke University
  • Edge Animal Health
  • FLSmidth Inc.
  • Guangzhou Micro-shot Technology Co. Ltd.
  • Indium Corporation
  • Intel
  • KLS Martin Group
  • Lotte Biologics
  • LumaCyte
  • Middough
  • Neurotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
  • Novo Nordisk
  • Quadrant Biosciences
  • Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
  • Rich Products Corp.
  • United Foods Corporation
  • Vici Health Sciences

Job location

88% in the US, 12% outside of US

Job location within the US

71% in Syracuse/Central New York, 29% Other 33% Other

Salary Estimates

Base salary range: $70,000 – 104,999

Median base salary range: $75,000 – 79,999 

Job Titles

  • Bioengineer
  • Downstream Research Scientist
  • Lab Scientist II
  • Laboratory technician
  • Process Engineer
  • Research Technician Intern
  • Technical Support Engineer
  • Application Engineer

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The program is very rewarding. I enjoyed my years at Syracuse University, and it offered me a lot of opportunities.

Christopher Hansen '25
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