Chemical Engineering
Bachelor's degree · University of California-Los Angeles · Los Angeles, CA
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Chemical Engineering at University of California-Los Angeles earn a median of $76,680 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 $17,000, about 22% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's degree) at other California schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of California-Berkeley Berkeley | $81,553 | $18,155 |
| University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara | $79,737 | $14,937 |
| California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona | $69,009 | $21,322 |
| University of California-Davis Davis | $68,337 | $15,750 |
| University of California-Riverside Riverside | $68,245 | $17,182 |
| University of Southern California Los Angeles | $68,234 | $13,000 |
| University of California-San Diego La Jolla | $59,508 | $18,500 |
| University of California-Irvine Irvine | $57,540 | $18,250 |
| California State University-Long Beach Long Beach | $45,164 | $16,248 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Chemical Engineering graduates from University of California-Los Angeles make?
The median salary is $76,680 one year after graduation and $105,166 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $17,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.