Chemical Engineering
Bachelor's degree · University of Rochester · Rochester, NY
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Chemical Engineering at University of Rochester earn a median of $71,028 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 $23,000, about 32% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's degree) at other New York schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Cornell University Ithaca | $85,578 | $14,361 |
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy | $78,263 | $24,985 |
| Clarkson University Potsdam | $75,887 | $27,000 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester | $73,984 | $30,750 |
| Manhattan University Riverdale | $73,333 | $26,026 |
| Stony Brook University Stony Brook | $72,868 | $22,500 |
| Syracuse University Syracuse | $72,864 | $27,000 |
| University at Buffalo Buffalo | $67,873 | $21,512 |
| CUNY City College New York | $67,450 | — |
| New York University New York | $60,392 | $24,125 |
| Columbia University in the City of New York New York | $55,154 | — |
Other programs at University of Rochester
- Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMaster's degree
$127,604 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's degree
$104,483 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$99,878 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$92,758 - Health Professions Education, Ethics, and HumanitiesMaster's degree
$91,393 - Educational Administration and SupervisionDoctoral degree
$88,908 - Biomedical/Medical EngineeringMaster's degree
$84,888 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree
$83,705 - Educational Administration and SupervisionGraduate certificate
$77,141 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree
$75,093 - Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$73,828 - Biomedical/Medical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$69,414 - MedicineFirst professional degree
$67,077 - Engineering Technologies/Technicians, GeneralMaster's degree
$64,135 - EconomicsBachelor's degree
$63,475 - Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsBachelor's degree
$56,463 - Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree
$55,942 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasMaster's degree
$53,127 - MusicDoctoral degree
$49,861 - Mental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMaster's degree
$48,836
Frequently asked questions
How much do Chemical Engineering graduates from University of Rochester make?
The median salary is $71,028 one year after graduation and $105,189 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.