Chemical Engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Terre Haute, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 27 graduates a year
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology graduates in chemical engineering earn 0% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 25% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Rose-Hulman 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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| 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 |
| 62 | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, OK | $98,557 | $110,656 | #29 | $82,466 |
| 63 | Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Terre Haute, IN | $98,341 | $105,502 | #43 | $82,394 |
| 64 | University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC | $98,244 | $108,937 | #35 | $75,680 |
| 65 | Louisiana Tech University Ruston, LA | $98,240 | $113,720 | #20 | $79,157 |
| 66 | University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | $98,215 | $93,085 | #104 | $73,841 |
Other Majors at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $123,753 | $100,294 | #64 of 349 |
| Mathematics | $112,187 | $85,977 | #14 of 309 |
| Computer Engineering | $109,164 | $92,123 | #81 of 189 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $96,448 | $80,062 | #160 of 258 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $95,983 | $78,732 | #75 of 318 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $90,484 | $71,714 | #74 of 118 |
| Civil Engineering | $88,155 | $73,821 | #71 of 233 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology chemical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $82,394 one year after graduating and $98,341 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology rank for chemical engineering?
Among 158 colleges reporting earnings for chemical engineering graduates, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology ranks #63 by median pay four years after graduation, and #43 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemical engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology worth it?
Its graduates earn 0% more than the national median for chemical engineering ($98,158), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,499.
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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.