Chemical Engineering at University of Mississippi
University, MS · Bachelor's Degree · about 15 graduates a year
University of Mississippi graduates in chemical engineering earn 10% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 21% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Mississippi 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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| 20 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $108,066 | $98,333 | #80 | $76,680 |
| 21 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $107,843 | $115,630 | #12 | $69,801 |
| 22 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $107,767 | $94,900 | #96 | $81,880 |
| 23 | University of Mississippi University, MS | $107,548 | $130,489 | #3 | $76,685 |
| 24 | Auburn University Auburn, AL | $106,726 | $121,143 | #5 | $82,217 |
| 25 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA | $106,011 | $96,533 | #87 | $82,382 |
| 26 | University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA | $105,724 | $96,271 | #90 | $85,772 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Mississippi chemical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $76,685 one year after graduating and $107,548 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Mississippi rank for chemical engineering?
Among 158 colleges reporting earnings for chemical engineering graduates, University of Mississippi ranks #23 by median pay four years after graduation, and #3 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemical engineering at University of Mississippi worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% more than the national median for chemical engineering ($98,158), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,288.
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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.