Chemical Engineering

Doctoral degree · University of Michigan-Ann Arbor · Ann Arbor, MI

CIP 14.07

$92,866Median earnings 1 year after graduating

—Median earnings 3 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

28Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Chemical Engineering at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor earn a median of $92,866 one year after completing the program. Nationally, doctoral degree graduates in this field earn a median of $141,187 four years after graduating (middle half: $110,318–$181,849).

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Chemical Engineering graduates from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor make?

The median salary is $92,866 one year after graduation.

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