Chemical Engineering

Master's degree · University of Houston · Houston, TX

CIP 14.07

$105,244Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$125,334Median earnings 4 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

6Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Chemical Engineering at University of Houston earn a median of $105,244 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).

Other programs at University of Houston

Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree$114,181
OptometryFirst professional degree$104,352
Mechanical EngineeringMaster's degree$101,655
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationFirst professional degree$100,243
Computer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementMaster's degree$95,306
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralMaster's degree$89,935
Geological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesMaster's degree$89,896
LawFirst professional degree$88,163
Human Resources Management and ServicesMaster's degree$87,025
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree$86,136
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree$85,740
Chemical EngineeringBachelor's degree$84,468
Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree$80,438
Educational Administration and SupervisionDoctoral degree$80,271
Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyDoctoral degree$77,167
Industrial EngineeringBachelor's degree$76,147
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's degree$74,835
Civil EngineeringBachelor's degree$74,822
Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree$74,043
Construction Engineering Technology/TechnicianBachelor's degree$73,694

Frequently asked questions

How much do Chemical Engineering graduates from University of Houston make?

The median salary is $105,244 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.