Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree · Montana State University · Bozeman, MT

CIP 14.07

$62,206Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$87,590Median earnings 4 years after

$82,446Median earnings 5 years after

$25,000Median federal debt

70Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Chemical Engineering at Montana State University earn a median of $62,206 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 $25,000, about 40% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Chemical Engineering graduates from Montana State University make?

The median salary is $62,206 one year after graduation and $82,446 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,000.

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