Chemical Engineering Degree

The chemical engineering program at Spokane Falls Community College prepares students for careers in chemical production and manufacturing, mineral processing and mining, oil exploration and refining, pharmaceuticals, sustainable engineering, and more. The program focuses on applying mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development, and operational evaluation of systems employing chemical processes. Program courses include: kinetic systems, electrochemical systems, energy conservation processes, heat and mass transfer systems, separation processes, and the applied analysis of chemical problems. Get more details below including other Washington colleges that offer chemical engineering degrees.

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Spokane Falls Community College

1810 North Greene Street, Spokane, WA

The Spokane Falls Community College is located west of Spokane in Washington. It was first incorporated in 1881 but it was only in 1961 that the community college opened its doors for  more enrollees.  Also known as The Falls, the college has a 113-acre campus that offers associate of arts or science degrees to students. Aside from associate degrees, SFCC also offers technical degrees as well as certificate programs such as prosthetic technician, physical therapy training and hearing instrument repairs.

On the other hand, the school is also considered as the center for performing arts in Washington and is highly regarded for its drama, music and fine arts program. Moreover, the school has an agreement with Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute that allow students from Japan to study in the US.

Aside from the science and engineering disciplines, Spokane Falls Community College also offer a growing number of direct transfer degrees to any four-year institution within the state. This is to ensure that students will be able to proceed to a bachelor’s degree without any problem. In fact, 60% of associate degree holders from Spokane Falls Community College get into a four-year college or university upon graduation.

On the other hand, the tuition fee rate for resident enrollees is $106 per credit hour while non-resident including international students need to pay $279 per credit hour. However, non-residents with operating fee waiver can get discounted tuition fee rate.

Career Options for Graduates

Architectural and Engineering Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, architectural and engineering managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.0% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA
  • Total Employment: 180
  • Average Hourly Rate: $63.88
  • Average Annual Salary: $132860

Chemical Engineers

Description

Design chemical plant equipment and devise processes for manufacturing chemicals and products, such as gasoline, synthetic rubber, plastics, detergents, cement, paper, and pulp, by applying principles and technology of chemistry, physics, and engineering.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, chemical engineers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 1.8% from 2014 to 2024

Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses pertaining to the application of physical laws and principles of engineering for the development of machines, materials, instruments, processes, and services. Includes teachers of subjects such as chemical, civil, electrical, industrial, mechanical, mineral, and petroleum engineering. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).