Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree · Texas A&M University-College Station · College Station, TX

CIP 14.07

$86,176Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$111,073Median earnings 4 years after
$123,773Median earnings 5 years after
$18,017Median federal debt
234Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Chemical Engineering at Texas A&M University-College Station earn a median of $86,176 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 $18,017, about 21% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Rice University
Houston
$87,830$13,178
The University of Texas at Austin
Austin
$87,365$19,672
Lamar University
Beaumont
$87,284$19,500
University of Houston
Houston
$84,468$19,228
Texas Tech University
Lubbock
$77,586$27,232
Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View
$58,627$29,606
Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville
$55,622$22,900

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Chemical Engineering graduates from Texas A&M University-College Station make?

The median salary is $86,176 one year after graduation and $123,773 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $18,017.

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