Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree · Tennessee Technological University · Cookeville, TN

CIP 14.07

$60,300Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$91,580Median earnings 4 years after
$86,320Median earnings 5 years after
$13,500Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Chemical Engineering at Tennessee Technological University earn a median of $60,300 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 $13,500, about 22% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's degree) at other Tennessee schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville
$76,302$21,295
Vanderbilt University
Nashville
$75,639—
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga
$57,952—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Chemical Engineering graduates from Tennessee Technological University make?

The median salary is $60,300 one year after graduation and $86,320 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $13,500.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.