Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree · Colorado State University-Fort Collins · Fort Collins, CO

CIP 14.07

$62,468Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$97,271Median earnings 4 years after
$97,269Median earnings 5 years after
$20,549Median federal debt
72Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Chemical Engineering at Colorado State University-Fort Collins earn a median of $62,468 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 $20,549, about 33% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder
$70,359$23,650
Colorado School of Mines
Golden
$68,318$26,798

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Chemical Engineering graduates from Colorado State University-Fort Collins make?

The median salary is $62,468 one year after graduation and $97,269 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,549.

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