Chemical Engineering at Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 30 graduates a year
Illinois Institute of Technology graduates in chemical engineering earn 14% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 30% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Illinois 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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| 151 | University of Minnesota-Duluth Duluth, MN | $85,667 | $81,830 | #151 | $67,152 |
| 152 | University of New Haven West Haven, CT | $85,269 | $76,769 | #158 | — |
| 153 | University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV | $84,965 | $88,184 | #129 | $64,039 |
| 154 | Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago, IL | $84,876 | $83,390 | #147 | $64,526 |
| 155 | Milwaukee School of Engineering Milwaukee, WI | $81,935 | $85,257 | #140 | $55,333 |
| 156 | University of Wyoming Laramie, WY | $81,629 | $85,075 | #141 | $46,398 |
| 157 | Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH | $81,185 | $86,637 | #133 | $69,043 |
Other Chemical Engineering Credentials at Illinois Institute of Technology
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | — | $111,149 | — |
Other Majors at Illinois Institute of Technology by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $120,953 | $86,005 | #76 of 349 |
| Computer Engineering | $114,930 | $81,252 | #55 of 189 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | $110,956 | $63,169 | #7 of 59 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $98,743 | $69,966 | #128 of 258 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $97,153 | $61,313 | #134 of 459 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $88,378 | $48,572 | #87 of 118 |
| Civil Engineering | $87,884 | $71,760 | #78 of 233 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $87,789 | $65,386 | #244 of 318 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | $84,305 | $72,164 | #25 of 33 |
| Architecture | $68,358 | $47,542 | #35 of 78 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $57,960 | $42,992 | #867 of 1176 |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | — | $37,948 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Illinois Institute of Technology chemical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $64,526 one year after graduating and $84,876 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Illinois Institute of Technology rank for chemical engineering?
Among 158 colleges reporting earnings for chemical engineering graduates, Illinois Institute of Technology ranks #154 by median pay four years after graduation, and #147 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemical engineering at Illinois Institute of Technology worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% less than the national median for chemical engineering ($98,158), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,375.
← All data for Illinois 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.