Manhattan University Listed as BEST School for Women Studying Chemical Engineering by Washington Monthly

Manhattan University today announced that it was ranked as the top chemical engineering school for women in STEM by Washington Monthly. The study measured the gender distribution of every STEM program at colleges and universities across the country.

Focusing on 1,027 higher educational institutions, the study ranked undergraduate programs with the highest and lowest percentage of recent graduates vs. the highest and lowest percentage of recent graduates who are female in 10 popular STEM fields — chemical engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering, computer science, natural resources, mathematics, chemistry, and biology.

In the chemical engineering category, Manhattan University scored 69.1% for percent of recent programs who are female, 46.7% for percent of the institution's student body that is female, and $96,650 for median earnings five years after graduation.

“We are honored to be recognized as the Best School for Women Studying Chemical Engineering by Washington Monthly,” said Anirban De, Ph.D., Interim Dean of the School of Engineering. “This ranking speaks to our intentional efforts to create an inclusive and supportive environment where women in STEM can thrive. It’s a testament to our commitment to breaking down barriers and empowering all our students to achieve their fullest potential. Our Chemical Engineering program exemplifies how focused resources, mentorship, and community support can drive success, and we’re proud to see those efforts reflected in this distinction.”

The chemical engineering department’s first class graduated in 1961. Since then, there have been over 1,800 graduates from the Bachelor of Science degree program. The unique curriculum allows students to focus on various fields of study, including a concentration in Consumer Products & Cosmetic Engineering, Biopharmaceutical Engineering or Principles and Processing of Novel Materials.