Chemical Engineering at Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, Indiana • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$85,260
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$85,260
Chemical Engineering
National Average
$85,562
All schools, same program
School Average
$64,075
All programs at Purdue University-Main Campus
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
161
Completers (IPEDS)
184
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$21,500
Median Debt
0.25
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$179/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$85,260
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 Purdue University-Main Campus
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Business and Management | $133,627 | — |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $132,000 | $99,174 |
| Engineering, Other | $122,647 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | $119,547 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $116,745 | $41,000 |
| Computer Science | $116,601 | $19,136 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $112,491 | — |
| Veterinary Medicine | $110,434 | $113,597 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $103,789 | — |
| Computer Engineering | $103,645 | $22,875 |
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.