Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree · University of Maryland-College Park · College Park, MD

CIP 14.07

$81,777Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$102,149Median earnings 4 years after
$92,423Median earnings 5 years after
$22,281Median federal debt
56Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Chemical Engineering at University of Maryland-College Park earn a median of $81,777 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 $22,281, about 27% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Baltimore
$66,023$20,500
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore
$51,267$14,559

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Chemical Engineering graduates from University of Maryland-College Park make?

The median salary is $81,777 one year after graduation and $92,423 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $22,281.

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