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    Chemical Engineering Masters

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    West Lafayette, USMSIn-person1 year
    STEM-OPT
    $53,249.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    62
    Cohort
    students
    30
    Credits
    $75.00
    App fee

    Chemical Engineering Masters at Purdue University West Lafayette is a 30-credit, 1-year, in-person MS program based in West Lafayette, US. Tuition is $53,249 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    The program offers advanced technical coursework in chemical engineering with seven concentration areas including biochemical engineering, data science, energy systems, and pharmaceutical engineering, combined with management courses and a capstone project focused on real-world problem solving with industry partners.

    Focus: coursework
    #14 Chemical Engineering (US News 2026)
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Spring 2027
    Oct 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min The GRE score requirement has been waived for domestic applicants for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027. GRE scores are required for all international applicants from a non-Chemical Engineering background with a minimum score of 3.0 on the Analytical section.
    TOEFL
    required
    Min Official TOEFL or IELTS scores (if applicable). This program accepts the Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars basic requirements: TOEFL iBT minimum overall 80 (Writing 18, Speaking 18, Listening 14, Reading 19).
    IELTS
    required
    Min Official TOEFL or IELTS scores (if applicable). This program accepts the Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars basic requirements: IELTS minimum overall 6.5 (Reading 6.5, Listening 6.0, Speaking 6.0, Writing 5.5).

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT + 24 months STEM OPT (US)

    $88,300.00
    Avg starting salary
    $25,272.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Essays

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Chemical Engineering Masters at Purdue University West Lafayette cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Chemical Engineering Masters at Purdue University West Lafayette is $53,249 across 30 required credits.
    Is Chemical Engineering Masters at Purdue University West Lafayette online or in-person?
    Chemical Engineering Masters at Purdue University West Lafayette is offered in-person.
    How long does Chemical Engineering Masters at Purdue University West Lafayette take to complete?
    Chemical Engineering Masters at Purdue University West Lafayette is structured around 1 year and 30 credits.
    What GPA is required for Chemical Engineering Masters at Purdue University West Lafayette?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0 or equivalent (A=4.0)
    Is Chemical Engineering Masters at Purdue University West Lafayette STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Chemical Engineering Masters at Purdue University West Lafayette is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.