Chemical Engineering Accreditation
The LSU Chemical Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org.
Program Educational Objectives
Consistent with LSU’s mission, chemical engineering graduates will:
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- Attain careers as engineering professionals in chemical, energy production, engineering design, biochemical, or related industries.
- Succeed in graduate programs in chemical and biomolecular engineering, medicine, business, law, or other scientific/engineering disciplines.
- Solve industrially relevant, open-ended engineering problems using appropriate tools and critical thinking capabilities.
- Succeed in leadership, management, and research roles in industry, academia, or government.
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Program Student Outcomes
The chemical engineering program produces graduates who are prepared to enter the professional practice of chemical engineering with:
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- An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
- An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
- An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
- An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
- An ability to function effectively on a team whose members provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
- An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
- An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed using appropriate learning strategies.
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Undergraduate Enrollment and Degrees Awarded
Academic Year | Enrollment* | Awarded Degrees |
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2022-2023 | 422 | TBA |
2021-2022 | 498 | 82 |
2020-2021 | 600 | 130 |
2019-2020 | 619 | 127 |
2018-2019 | 682 | 139 |
2017-2018 | 761 | 112 |
2016-2017 | 915 | 129 |
*Enrollment counts include students who have declared
this program as their major and are enrolled in the
University Center for Freshman Year (UCFY) or College of
Engineering.