Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree · University of Louisville · Louisville, KY

CIP 14.07

$70,675Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$101,068Median earnings 4 years after
$97,933Median earnings 5 years after
$20,500Median federal debt
46Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Chemical Engineering at University of Louisville earn a median of $70,675 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 $20,500, about 29% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Kentucky
Lexington
$65,389$22,950

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $70,675 one year after graduation and $97,933 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,500.

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