Chemical Engineering at Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL · Bachelor's Degree · about 23 graduates a year
Florida Institute of Technology graduates in chemical engineering earn 1% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 27% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Florida Institute of Technology 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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| 55 | Bucknell University Lewisburg, PA | $99,536 | $101,229 | #66 | $80,653 |
| 56 | Washington State University Pullman, WA | $99,506 | $91,524 | #113 | $69,820 |
| 57 | Drexel University Philadelphia, PA | $99,338 | $101,028 | #68 | $77,528 |
| 58 | Florida Institute of Technology Melbourne, FL | $99,312 | $105,705 | #42 | $53,145 |
| 59 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | $98,851 | $105,489 | #45 | $77,455 |
| 60 | Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken, NJ | $98,782 | $86,699 | #132 | $79,339 |
| 61 | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY | $98,679 | $93,922 | #99 | $78,263 |
Other Majors at Florida Institute of Technology by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $106,431 | $79,244 | #92 of 189 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $98,505 | — | #133 of 258 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | $97,015 | $69,149 | #27 of 59 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $92,753 | $69,533 | #134 of 318 |
| Computer Science | $91,606 | $75,231 | #233 of 349 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $88,120 | — | #90 of 118 |
| Civil Engineering | $86,536 | $64,579 | #100 of 233 |
| Information Science/Studies | $85,906 | $59,368 | #69 of 148 |
| Air Transportation | $83,243 | $47,019 | #28 of 52 |
| Ocean Engineering | $80,836 | $68,475 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $72,717 | $63,708 | #296 of 1176 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $67,417 | $48,888 | #537 of 796 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $66,923 | — | #17 of 82 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | — | $65,770 | — |
| Marketing | $62,019 | $52,158 | #359 of 516 |
| Psychology | $61,516 | — | #74 of 1027 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $55,282 | $34,506 | #26 of 59 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $51,753 | $38,295 | #207 of 275 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Florida Institute of Technology chemical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $53,145 one year after graduating and $99,312 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Florida Institute of Technology rank for chemical engineering?
Among 158 colleges reporting earnings for chemical engineering graduates, Florida Institute of Technology ranks #58 by median pay four years after graduation, and #42 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemical engineering at Florida Institute of Technology worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% more than the national median for chemical engineering ($98,158), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
← All data for Florida Institute of Technology · Methodology
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.