Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree · University of Alabama in Huntsville · Huntsville, AL

CIP 14.07

$60,528Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$90,681Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$26,000Median federal debt
35Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Chemical Engineering at University of Alabama in Huntsville earn a median of $60,528 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $98,158 four years after graduating (middle half: $80,300–$117,974). Median debt is $26,000, about 43% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's degree) at other Alabama schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Auburn University
Auburn
$82,217$22,604
University of South Alabama
Mobile
$71,116$20,116
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa
$69,809$22,625
Tuskegee University
Tuskegee
$51,473—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Chemical Engineering graduates from University of Alabama in Huntsville make?

The median salary is $60,528 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $26,000.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.