Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree · University of South Florida · Tampa, FL

CIP 14.07

$70,659Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$94,387Median earnings 4 years after
$84,431Median earnings 5 years after
$23,000Median federal debt
73Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Chemical Engineering at University of South Florida earn a median of $70,659 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 $23,000, about 33% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Florida
Gainesville
$87,164$19,600
Florida State University
Tallahassee
$70,797$23,311
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 South Florida make?

The median salary is $70,659 one year after graduation and $84,431 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,000.

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