Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree · University of Missouri-Columbia · Columbia, MO

CIP 14.07

$69,950Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$95,989Median earnings 4 years after
$91,298Median earnings 5 years after
$25,804Median federal debt
42Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Chemical Engineering at University of Missouri-Columbia earn a median of $69,950 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 $25,804, about 37% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Rolla
$78,369$23,750
Washington University in St Louis
St. Louis
$69,801—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Chemical Engineering graduates from University of Missouri-Columbia make?

The median salary is $69,950 one year after graduation and $91,298 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,804.

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