Chemical Engineering
Bachelor's degree · San Jose State University · San Jose, CA
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$83,774Median earnings 3 years after
$115,218Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
27Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Chemical Engineering at San Jose State University earn a median of $83,774.
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 |
| University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles | $76,680 | $17,000 |
| 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 San Jose State University make?
The median salary is $83,774 and $115,218 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.