A chemical engineering degree will prepare you for a career working with the chemical processes in a variety of industries.
- 142 Required Credits
- 52 Elective Credits
194
Total Credits
Areas of Concentration
You can customize your academic experience and dig deeper into topics of particular interest to you by choosing an area of concentration.
Hands-On Opportunities
You’ll have opportunities to put your classroom lessons to work through independent research and interdisciplinary projects. Our program’s flexibility will allow you to tailor your education to your interests.
Careers in Chemical Engineering
A degree in chemical engineering will open the door to a variety of career paths in industries ranging from biochemical, biomedical, chemical, environmental, food, materials, paper and pulp, petroleum, pharmaceutical, polymers and semiconductors.
Metallurgical Engineer
Metallurgists work in a variety of industries to develop metals and metal alloys that meet the specifications required for a particular application. They may find themselves developing aerospace materials or analyzing structural components of building materials.
Plastics Process Engineer
Plastics process engineers oversee the design, development, and manufacture of plastic products. They work in a wide range of industries, making products from automotive parts to biomedical devices.
Pharmaceutical Engineer
A pharmaceutical engineer works on the development and manufacturing of products, processes, and components in the pharmaceuticals industry. They may often find themselves working in interdisciplinary teams, so strong communications skills are important.
Department News
Learn about the latest happenings, recent research, and more about Chemical Engineering at Rose-Hulman.
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David Henthorn Named John and Anne Swearingen Endowed Professor in Chemical Engineering
Dr. Kimberly Henthorn
A member of the Rose-Hulman faculty since 2010, Dr. Kim Henthorn specializes in particle technology and two-phase microfluidic systems. As head of Chemical Engineering, Dr. Henthorn is currently conducting research with students on the science and engineering of chocolate production and has worked with fellow faculty members to introduce new experiments into the chemical engineering laboratory. The Rose-Hulman alumna has gained industry experience by working for Dow Chemical, Reilly Industries, and Pfizer, and serving as a consultant for Mo-Sci Corporation, Brewer Science, and DuPont.
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Department of Chemical Engineering
Olin Hall
O207G
5500 Wabash Avenue
Terre Haute, IN 47803
812-877-8430
Olin Hall
O207G
5500 Wabash Avenue
Terre Haute, IN 47803
812-877-8430