Chemical Engineering at Rice University
Houston, Texas • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$108,850
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$108,850
Chemical Engineering
National Average
$85,562
All schools, same program
School Average
$74,973
All programs at Rice University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
36
Completers (IPEDS)
184
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$13,178
Median Debt
0.12
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$110/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$108,850
Median Earnings
Chemical Engineering at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Rice University (this school) | $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 Rice University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $172,391 | $12,373 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $160,394 | $41,000 |
| Chemical Engineering (current) | $108,850 | $13,178 |
| Mathematics | $97,071 | — |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $96,751 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | $89,547 | $15,375 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $89,530 | — |
| Economics | $88,145 | $11,644 |
| Cognitive Science | $86,577 | $13,000 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $82,320 | — |
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.