Accreditation
ABET
The Cain Department of Chemical Engineering undergraduate program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org.
Consistent with the mission of Louisiana State University, our graduates will:
- 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.
The chemical engineering program produces graduates who are prepared to enter the professional practice of chemical engineering with:
- 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, and 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.
Program Enrollment and Degrees Awarded
Academic Year | Enrollment* | Awarded Degrees |
---|---|---|
2024 - 2025 | 452 | TBA |
2023 - 2024 | 419 | 72 |
2022 - 2023 | 422 | 74 |
2021 - 2022 | 498 | 82 |
2020 - 2021 | 600 | 130 |
2019 - 2020 | 619 | 127 |
* 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.