Chemical Engineering
Bachelor's degree · University at Buffalo · Buffalo, NY
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Chemical Engineering at University at Buffalo earn a median of $67,873 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 $21,512, 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 of Rochester Rochester | $71,028 | $23,000 |
| 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 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Chemical Engineering graduates from University at Buffalo make?
The median salary is $67,873 one year after graduation and $88,444 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,512.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.