Chemical Engineering at University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS · Bachelor's Degree · about 78 graduates a year
University of Kansas graduates in chemical engineering earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 22% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Kansas 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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| 102 | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Durham, NH | $93,711 | $86,317 | #134 | $71,599 |
| 103 | University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR | $93,641 | $110,348 | #31 | $75,102 |
| 104 | Clarkson University Potsdam, NY | $93,614 | $89,101 | #122 | $75,887 |
| 105 | University of Kansas Lawrence, KS | $93,391 | $96,955 | #84 | $63,870 |
| 106 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ | $93,264 | $95,830 | #91 | $78,813 |
| 107 | Wayne State University Detroit, MI | $93,047 | $98,107 | #81 | $71,373 |
| 108 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $92,946 | $88,783 | #125 | $73,245 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Kansas chemical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $63,870 one year after graduating and $93,391 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Kansas rank for chemical engineering?
Among 158 colleges reporting earnings for chemical engineering graduates, University of Kansas ranks #105 by median pay four years after graduation, and #84 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemical engineering at University of Kansas worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for chemical engineering ($98,158), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,500.
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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.