Chemical Engineering
Data derived specifically from PUMS raw data for Chemical Engineering.
Earnings Trajectory
ROI Sensitivity AnalysisAssuming 4 Years to Graduation
This analysis tests three "What-If" scenarios. While most students start at the Entry Level, calculating ROI using Median and High salaries helps illustrate the potential long-term payoff for top performers relative to the degree cost.
Lifetime Value Added (NPV)
Break-even Age
Return on Investment %
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Education Impact
Top Professions
Chemical engineers
Management occupations
Engineers, All Other
Industrial engineers, including health and safety
Software developers
Physical scientists, all other
Postsecondary teachers
Top executives
Management analysts
Civil engineers
About this Data:
- Entry: Median salary for graduates aged 22 to 27 (American Community Survey).
- Median (PUMS | BLS): Comparison of this major's graduates vs. the national market average for the role.
- Growth & Openings: 10-year national projections (2025–2035).
Program Variants & Earnings Ranges
Summary of specific program titles and credential levels mapped to this major, showing the range of earnings across different colleges.
Completers Only: Federal median earnings data strictly reflects outcomes for students who successfully graduated. Students who do not complete their degree typically earn significantly less and face higher risks of debt default.
| Program Title | Credential Level | # Colleges | Median Earnings Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| biochemical engineering. | Bachelor's Degree | 2 | $89,262 - $111,951 |
| chemical engineering. | Associate's Degree | 9 | Data N/A |
| chemical engineering. | Bachelor's Degree | 179 | $74,254 - $129,556 |
| chemical engineering. | Master's Degree | 128 | $99,825 - $131,873 |
| chemical engineering. | Doctoral Degree | 97 | $161,693 - $184,436 |