| Employers | |
|---|---|
| ExxonMobil Corporation | Air Liquide |
| Eli Lilly & Company | Avient Corporation |
| Evonik Industries | Cargill |
| Grain Processing Corporation | Conagra Brands, Inc. |
| Procter & Gamble | DuPont |
| Industries | ||
|---|---|---|
| Chemicals | Food and Beverage | Energy, Oil and Gas |
FYE to ChE
Your Path from FYE to Chemical Engineering
3.2
Minimum EAI & Overall GPA
FYE
Requirements Completed
OPTIONAL CONCENTRATIONS
Biological Engineering
Apply chemical engineering to biological systems — from tissue engineering to medical device design.
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Data Science in Chemical Engineering
Combine programming and data analysis with chemical engineering to tackle modern process challenges.
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Energy and Environment
Explore energy storage, sustainability and renewable resources through coursework spanning batteries to nuclear systems.
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Materials and Polymers
Study the chemistry and engineering of polymers and advanced materials, from molecular design to manufacturing.
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Pharmaceutical Engineering
Apply chemical engineering principles to drug development, formulation and pharmaceutical manufacturing.
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Research in Chemical Engineering
Dive into hands-on research alongside faculty at the forefront of chemical engineering innovation.
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Semiconductors in Chemical Engineering
Explore the chemical engineering behind semiconductor design, fabrication and advanced manufacturing.
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From Classroom to Career
Internships & Co-Ops: Real-World Experience Before You Graduate
Purdue ChE students gain hands-on industry experience through internships and Co-Op — building skills and connections before they graduate.
Internships
Many students complete at least one internship, often over the summer. Compared to Co-Op, internships offer more flexibility — different companies, roles and projects — typically without affecting graduation timeline.
Co-Op Program
Purdue's Co-Op program alternates semesters in class with semesters working full-time for the same employer, building deeper relationships and a competitive salary. Co-Op extends graduation by about a year but is transcript-recorded with an academic certificate upon completion.
Where a ChE Degree Can Take You
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