Chemical Engineering at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, Virginia • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$89,909
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$89,909
Chemical Engineering
National Average
$85,562
All schools, same program
School Average
$67,335
All programs at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
110
Completers (IPEDS)
184
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$24,875
Median Debt
0.28
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$207/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$89,909
Median Earnings
Chemical Engineering at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Rice University | $108,850 | $13,178 |
| University of California-Berkeley | $108,067 | $18,155 |
| University of Pennsylvania | $107,816 | $20,500 |
| Lamar University | $107,127 | $19,500 |
| Columbia University in the City of New York | $105,514 | — |
| Cornell University | $105,514 | $14,361 |
| Texas A&M University-College Station | $105,292 | $18,017 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | $102,617 | $23,125 |
| University of Tulsa | $101,924 | — |
| Bucknell University | $101,352 | $27,000 |
Other Programs at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $143,666 | $32,567 |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | $126,382 | $33,240 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $116,372 | $20,500 |
| Computer Engineering | $107,350 | $25,929 |
| Veterinary Medicine | $103,868 | $170,773 |
| Public Administration | $103,346 | — |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $100,317 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | $97,959 | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $95,280 | $21,500 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $94,024 | — |
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About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.