Chemical Engineering
Master's degree · University of California-Berkeley · Berkeley, CA
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$114,034Median earnings 4 years after
$122,239Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
30Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Chemical Engineering at University of California-Berkeley earn a median of $86,024. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $115,468 four years after graduating (middle half: $92,260–$139,894).
Other programs at University of California-Berkeley
- Business Administration, Management and OperationsFirst professional degree
$208,670 - Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsFirst professional degree
$202,958 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringMaster's degree
$197,300 - LawFirst professional degree
$196,724 - Information Science/StudiesFirst professional degree
$175,482 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$149,866 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree
$137,295 - ChemistryDoctoral degree
$108,154 - Mechanical EngineeringFirst professional degree
$107,231 - PhysicsDoctoral degree
$106,324 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$90,008 - OptometryFirst professional degree
$88,760 - Operations ResearchBachelor's degree
$88,685 - Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$88,497 - Public Policy AnalysisFirst professional degree
$88,105 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree
$88,030 - Biomedical/Medical EngineeringFirst professional degree
$84,560 - StatisticsBachelor's degree
$83,227 - City/Urban, Community, and Regional PlanningFirst professional degree
$83,099 - Chemical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$81,553
Frequently asked questions
How much do Chemical Engineering graduates from University of California-Berkeley make?
The median salary is $86,024 and $122,239 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.