Chemical Engineering at University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 41 graduates a year
University of California-Santa Barbara graduates in chemical engineering earn 15% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 13% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of California-Santa Barbara 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 |
| 11 | Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX | $111,073 | $112,929 | #21 | $86,176 |
| 12 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $111,040 | $109,096 | #34 | $80,709 |
| 13 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $110,378 | $112,255 | #23 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of California-Santa Barbara chemical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $79,737 one year after graduating and $113,317 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of California-Santa Barbara rank for chemical engineering?
Among 158 colleges reporting earnings for chemical engineering graduates, University of California-Santa Barbara ranks #10 by median pay four years after graduation, and #54 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemical engineering at University of California-Santa Barbara worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% more than the national median for chemical engineering ($98,158), and the median federal debt at graduation is $14,937.
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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.