Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree · Northeastern University · Boston, MA

CIP 14.07

$81,880Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$107,767Median earnings 4 years after
$104,660Median earnings 5 years after
$26,623Median federal debt
124Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Chemical Engineering at Northeastern University earn a median of $81,880 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 $26,623, about 33% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge
$80,139$17,000
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester
$78,767$27,000
University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell
$77,380$26,825
Tufts University
Medford
$75,367—
University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst
$72,514$27,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Chemical Engineering graduates from Northeastern University make?

The median salary is $81,880 one year after graduation and $104,660 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $26,623.

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