Chemical Engineering

Master's degree · Columbia University in the City of New York · New York, NY

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$95,951Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$114,037Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
100Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Chemical Engineering at Columbia University in the City of New York earn a median of $95,951 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $115,468 four years after graduating (middle half: $92,260–$139,894).

Chemical Engineering (Master's degree) at other New York schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University at Buffalo
Buffalo
$67,692—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Chemical Engineering graduates from Columbia University in the City of New York make?

The median salary is $95,951 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.