Chemical Engineering
Bachelor's degree · University of Dayton · Dayton, OH
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Chemical Engineering at University of Dayton earn a median of $79,865 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 $22,999, about 29% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's degree) at other Ohio schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Case Western Reserve University Cleveland | $83,706 | $23,250 |
| University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati | $82,372 | $21,083 |
| University of Toledo Toledo | $79,750 | $25,750 |
| Miami University-Oxford Oxford | $77,542 | $20,500 |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus | $77,455 | $20,780 |
| University of Akron Main Campus Akron | $71,873 | $21,250 |
| Youngstown State University Youngstown | $69,609 | $25,375 |
| Cleveland State University Cleveland | $69,043 | $25,550 |
| Ohio University-Zanesville Campus Zanesville | $67,322 | $22,732 |
| Ohio University-Main Campus Athens | $67,322 | $22,732 |
| Ohio University-Lancaster Campus Lancaster | $67,322 | $22,732 |
| Ohio University-Southern Campus Ironton | $67,322 | $22,732 |
| Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus Chillicothe | $67,322 | $22,732 |
| Ohio University-Eastern Campus Saint Clairsville | $67,322 | $22,732 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Chemical Engineering graduates from University of Dayton make?
The median salary is $79,865 one year after graduation and $99,917 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $22,999.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.