Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree · Kettering University · Flint, MI

CIP 14.07

$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

CollegeEarnings (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

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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.