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.
Concentrations
Chemical Engineering
Polymer Engineering
Application of Machine Learning to Pharmaceutical Development
The Stevens Advantage: Widen Your Career Options
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.
Learn more about what makes graduate education from Stevens a unique experience:
Graduate Cooperative Education Program: Available with two tracks, your co-op experience can serve as a starting point for a research project or augment your on-campus research with complimentary experience.
International Student Experience: Tap into our expanding worldwide network of research, academic and alumni partners and mentor with our expert faculty in a number of federally-designated STEM degree programs. Optional Practical Training (OPT) or Curricular Practical Training (CPT) is available to gain work experience in your major/field of study.
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.
Research Opportunities: Renowned faculty, labs and research centers – as well as industry partnerships and funding from leading national agencies – support strategic and interdisciplinary research in engineering and science.
Hands-On Chemical Engineering and Materials Science Research
At Stevens, you have the ability to join research groups with students at a variety of levels of experience, and outstanding faculty so you can learn cutting-edge technology as a team, just like in the real-world. In our state-of-the-art research labs and facilities, you'll have the opportunity to engage in experiential learning.
There is also the option for electives in Biofuels, Sustainable Energy, Soft Matter Physics, Surface and Nanostructure Characterization and more.
More opportunities for Stevens graduate students include:
Optional research or thesis
Credit for on-the-job projects with your current employer
Extensive hands-on laboratory experience
Find out more about life as a chemical engineering graduate student at Stevens by visiting the links below.
Hone your leadership skills and deepen your technical knowledge with a dual MBA program.
This master's program offers you the option to pursue a dual MBA degree from the Stevens School of Business.
Graduate Programs That Advance Your Career
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
Chemical Engineering Program Facts & Statistics
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