Minor in Chemical Engineering

Our students are equipped to tackle the world’s energy and climate challenges.

The undergraduate minor in chemical engineering provides students with a broad energy and materials education while still allowing them to delve into bio-focused topics. This program will prepare students to work on the forefront of materials and microelectronics.

  • Complete fundamental courses on topics such as separations and heat and mass transfer.
  • Pick from a wide array of advanced classes to suit your individual interests.
  • Earn the minor in conjunction with any CU Boulder engineering major.

Over 50% of undergraduate students in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering conduct laboratory research.

The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering is the No. 11 best public chemical engineering undergraduate program in the country.

(U.S. News and World Report, 2025)

Learn from world-class faculty leveraging award-winning education practices.

Be successful.

Be prepared to work at the forefront of materials, microelectronics, alternative energy and more.

 

$121,860 

Median annual salary for chemical engineers 

(U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024)

 

Terumo BCT, Eli Lilly & Company, SomaLogic, Chevron, CordenPharma Colorado and ExxonMobil are common employers for chemical and biological engineering graduates.

 

The employment of chemical engineers is projected to grow 10% from 2023 to 2033, much faster than the average for all occupations. 

(U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024)

Academic Plan & Requirements

The minor in chemical engineering is open to any engineering major at CU Boulder. The program requires a minimum of 18 credit hours, nine of which must be taken on the CU Boulder campus. At least six credits must be at the upper-division level.

Community & Involvement

We offer students many opportunities to network with peers and faculty, further their studies, and get the most out of their undergraduate experience.