Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree · University of Florida · Gainesville, FL

CIP 14.07

$87,164Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$109,607Median earnings 4 years after
$104,630Median earnings 5 years after
$19,600Median federal debt
110Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Chemical Engineering at University of Florida earn a median of $87,164 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 $19,600, about 22% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Florida State University
Tallahassee
$70,797$23,311
University of South Florida
Tampa
$70,659$23,000
Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne
$53,145$27,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Chemical Engineering graduates from University of Florida make?

The median salary is $87,164 one year after graduation and $104,630 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,600.

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