Chemical Engineering at Kettering University
Flint, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 17 graduates a year
Kettering University graduates in chemical engineering earn 6% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 28% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Kettering 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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| 29 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL | $104,317 | $102,491 | #59 | $77,440 |
| 30 | Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Atlanta, GA | $104,104 | $107,769 | #37 | $85,847 |
| 31 | University of Delaware Newark, DE | $103,910 | $103,287 | #53 | $80,564 |
| 32 | Kettering University Flint, MI | $103,868 | $109,517 | #33 | $71,411 |
| 33 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $103,728 | $105,492 | #44 | $82,218 |
| 34 | Villanova University Villanova, PA | $103,601 | $105,363 | #46 | $72,379 |
| 35 | University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI | $103,525 | $101,962 | #63 | $75,406 |
Other Majors at Kettering University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $120,531 | $82,580 | #37 of 189 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $109,977 | $86,360 | #33 of 258 |
| Computer Science | $106,638 | $83,751 | #130 of 349 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $99,292 | $79,307 | #45 of 318 |
| Industrial Engineering | $86,265 | $85,105 | #85 of 94 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Kettering University chemical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $71,411 one year after graduating and $103,868 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Kettering University rank for chemical engineering?
Among 158 colleges reporting earnings for chemical engineering graduates, Kettering University ranks #32 by median pay four years after graduation, and #33 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemical engineering at Kettering University worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% more than the national median for chemical engineering ($98,158), and the median federal debt at graduation is $29,000.
← All data for Kettering 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.