Chemical Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 51 graduates a year
Worcester Polytechnic Institute graduates in chemical engineering earn 2% 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 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 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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| 49 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ | $100,729 | $88,408 | #127 | $67,777 |
| 50 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $100,646 | $91,581 | #112 | $68,234 |
| 51 | University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Stevens Point, WI | $100,375 | $104,445 | #48 | $84,047 |
| 52 | Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA | $100,199 | $88,236 | #128 | $78,767 |
| 53 | The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art New York, NY | $100,191 | $95,361 | #94 | — |
| 54 | Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX | $99,747 | $101,413 | #65 | $77,586 |
| 55 | Bucknell University Lewisburg, PA | $99,536 | $101,229 | #66 | $80,653 |
Other Majors at Worcester Polytechnic Institute by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $134,208 | $93,888 | #50 of 349 |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | $111,103 | $85,340 | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $109,386 | $89,897 | #34 of 258 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | $105,171 | $75,218 | #12 of 59 |
| Industrial Engineering | $101,554 | $77,994 | #30 of 94 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $97,308 | $78,182 | #59 of 318 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | $95,430 | $86,193 | #8 of 54 |
| Civil Engineering | $93,417 | $76,419 | #29 of 233 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | $93,298 | $72,850 | #6 of 37 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $92,806 | $78,283 | #68 of 118 |
| Architectural Engineering | $85,112 | — | #11 of 16 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | $78,719 | — | #32 of 46 |
| Biology | $75,018 | $51,711 | #52 of 841 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Worcester Polytechnic Institute chemical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $78,767 one year after graduating and $100,199 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Worcester Polytechnic Institute rank for chemical engineering?
Among 158 colleges reporting earnings for chemical engineering graduates, Worcester Polytechnic Institute ranks #52 by median pay four years after graduation, and #128 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemical engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more than the national median for chemical engineering ($98,158), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.