Chemical Engineering The University of Toledo

Overview

Chemical engineers are regarded as the most versatile of all engineers. They work in a broad range of industries from medicine to microelectronics. They combine math, chemistry, physics and biology with engineering to:

• Solve environmental problems.

• Create new sources of fuel.

• Develop solutions to water and food challenges.

• Advance health care initiatives.

Majors of the Chemical Engineering program of The University of Toledo are challenged to think creatively. They learn strong technical, entrepreneurial and leadership skills.

Chemical Engineering program at Univeristy of Toledo Highlights

Required co-op program. The University of Toledo is one of eight colleges in the country to require a co-op experience for all engineering students. UToledo chemical engineering undergrads alternate classwork with three semesters of paid employment.

Co-op jobs are available in Toledo, all over the U.S. and in 34 countries. Students are prepared for co-ops with a required professional development course. Many of UToledo’s engineering students receive job offers from their co-op placements. 

UToledo graduates get jobs. Chemical engineering graduates have a greater than 85% job placement rate. Starting salaries can be more than $65,000 a year. All students get free assistance from the Career Development Center in the College of Engineering.

Freshman Interest Group. This program eases the transition from high school to college. You'll share the same schedule of classes with a small group of other engineering students. You’ll also get support from an upperclassman engineering mentor.

Award-winning faculty. UToledo chemical engineering professors have extensive expertise in everything from biomass processing and fuels to polymer science and membrane separations. They lead UToledo efforts in alternative energy and materials research. Faculty members have earned distinction as teachers, advisers and researchers.

Hands-on experience. As freshmen, chemical engineering students develop a product or process that addresses a need in society. They present ideas to potential investors. Senior engineering students work with clients to complete similar capstone design projects.

State-of-the-art facilities. The chemical engineering degree program is housed in the Nitschke Engineering Complex located on UToledo’s Main Campus. 

• Get lab experience in emerging areas of chemical engineering. 

• Use a 3D printer to design, manufacture and test ideas. 

• Work on electron microscopes at UToledo’s cutting-edge College of Engineering Center for Materials and Sensor Characterization and the Department of Chemistry Instrumentation Center.

Career Opportunities

UToledo graduates with a chemical engineering degree have a greater than 85% job placement rate.

• Production and utilization of energy

• Consulting

• Environmental protection

• Metallurgical operations

• Pulp and paper

• Biotechnology

• Advanced materials

• Instrumentation development and marketing

• Manufacture of chemicals

• Manufacture of medical devices

• Plastics manufacture

• Government

• Food processing

• Patent law