Chemical Engineering at Trine University
Angola, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 23 graduates a year
Trine University graduates in chemical engineering earn 10% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 31% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Trine University 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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| 130 | Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH | $89,150 | $95,136 | #95 | $69,609 |
| 131 | CUNY City College New York, NY | $88,659 | $84,385 | #142 | $67,450 |
| 132 | Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY | $88,593 | $84,322 | #143 | $72,868 |
| 133 | Trine University Angola, IN | $88,192 | $94,614 | #97 | $72,875 |
| 134 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE | $88,067 | $91,021 | #115 | $79,603 |
| 135 | Montana State University Bozeman, MT | $87,590 | $95,678 | #92 | $62,206 |
| 136 | Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | $87,529 | $83,309 | #148 | $72,864 |
Other Majors at Trine University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $92,945 | $73,923 | #217 of 258 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $86,997 | $66,816 | #264 of 318 |
| Computer Engineering | $79,824 | $67,500 | #184 of 189 |
| Civil Engineering | $78,808 | $65,700 | #207 of 233 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $78,520 | — | #316 of 459 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $77,517 | $65,013 | #3 of 9 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | — | $67,702 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | $65,503 | $45,913 | #608 of 796 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $58,816 | $25,812 | #141 of 610 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $57,055 | $43,504 | #900 of 1176 |
| Biology | $52,806 | $39,067 | #604 of 841 |
| Marketing | — | $51,244 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $48,877 | $31,114 | #521 of 660 |
| Psychology | $46,798 | $37,096 | #709 of 1027 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Trine University chemical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $72,875 one year after graduating and $88,192 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Trine University rank for chemical engineering?
Among 158 colleges reporting earnings for chemical engineering graduates, Trine University ranks #133 by median pay four years after graduation, and #97 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemical engineering at Trine University worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% less than the national median for chemical engineering ($98,158), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
← All data for Trine University · 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.