Chemical Engineering
Bachelor's degree · Kettering University · Flint, MI
$71,411Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$103,868Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$29,000Median federal debt
17Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Chemical Engineering at Kettering University earn a median of $71,411 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 $29,000, about 41% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's degree) at other Michigan schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan Technological University Houghton | $80,193 | $23,875 |
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor | $79,551 | $20,964 |
| Michigan State University East Lansing | $79,023 | $25,314 |
| Wayne State University Detroit | $71,373 | $26,500 |
| Western Michigan University Kalamazoo | $68,632 | $27,758 |
Other programs at Kettering University
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, OtherMaster's degree
$111,776 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$98,414 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree
$86,360 - Industrial EngineeringBachelor's degree
$85,105 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$83,751 - Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree
$82,580 - Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$79,307
Frequently asked questions
How much do Chemical Engineering graduates from Kettering University make?
The median salary is $71,411 one year after graduation.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $29,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.