Chemical Engineering at The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL · Bachelor's Degree · about 101 graduates a year
The University of Alabama graduates in chemical engineering earn 3% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 22% of one year’s pay at that point.
How The University of Alabama Compares for Chemical Engineering
All 158 colleges reporting chemical engineering earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | $122,093 | $107,516 | #38 | $80,139 |
| 2 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $121,641 | $132,880 | #1 | $75,639 |
| 3 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $121,027 | $110,127 | #32 | $81,553 |
| 4 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $116,165 | $110,565 | #30 | $85,578 |
| 5 | Lafayette College Easton, PA | $115,726 | $117,694 | #7 | $79,602 |
| 6 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $115,423 | $117,351 | #9 | $87,365 |
| 7 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA | $114,226 | $132,225 | #2 | $74,786 |
| 8 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $113,614 | $121,887 | #4 | $83,377 |
| 9 | Rice University Houston, TX | $113,605 | $115,503 | #13 | $87,830 |
| 10 | University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA | $113,317 | $103,111 | #54 | $79,737 |
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| 45 | University of Tulsa Tulsa, OK | $101,626 | $114,102 | #19 | $47,705 |
| 46 | University of Louisville Louisville, KY | $101,068 | $114,440 | #16 | $70,675 |
| 47 | Lamar University Beaumont, TX | $101,018 | $102,706 | #58 | $87,284 |
| 48 | The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL | $100,857 | $114,481 | #15 | $69,809 |
| 49 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ | $100,729 | $88,408 | #127 | $67,777 |
| 50 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $100,646 | $91,581 | #112 | $68,234 |
| 51 | University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Stevens Point, WI | $100,375 | $104,445 | #48 | $84,047 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The University of Alabama chemical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $69,809 one year after graduating and $100,857 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The University of Alabama rank for chemical engineering?
Among 158 colleges reporting earnings for chemical engineering graduates, The University of Alabama ranks #48 by median pay four years after graduation, and #15 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemical engineering at The University of Alabama worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% more than the national median for chemical engineering ($98,158), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,625.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.