Chemical Engineering

Master's degree · University at Buffalo · Buffalo, NY

CIP 14.07

$67,692Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$102,730Median earnings 4 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

29Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Chemical Engineering at University at Buffalo earn a median of $67,692 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

College	Earnings (1 yr)	Median debt
Columbia University in the City of New York New York	$95,951	—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Chemical Engineering graduates from University at Buffalo make?

The median salary is $67,692 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.