Chemical Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, New York • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$90,212
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$90,212
Chemical Engineering
National Average
$85,562
All schools, same program
School Average
$87,152
All programs at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
109
Completers (IPEDS)
184
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$24,985
Median Debt
0.28
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$208/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$90,212
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 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $148,787 | — |
| Computer Science | $129,412 | $23,233 |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $119,498 | $23,582 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $112,975 | — |
| Applied Mathematics | $105,911 | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $105,716 | — |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $102,236 | $23,250 |
| Mathematics | $100,012 | $23,250 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $98,618 | $26,000 |
| Industrial Engineering | $98,602 | $22,500 |
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.