Chemical Engineering at University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV · Bachelor's Degree · about 20 graduates a year
University of Nevada-Reno graduates in chemical engineering earn 13% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 24% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Nevada-Reno 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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| 150 | New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology Socorro, NM | $85,900 | $99,459 | #76 | $57,215 |
| 151 | University of Minnesota-Duluth Duluth, MN | $85,667 | $81,830 | #151 | $67,152 |
| 152 | University of New Haven West Haven, CT | $85,269 | $76,769 | #158 | — |
| 153 | University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV | $84,965 | $88,184 | #129 | $64,039 |
| 154 | Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago, IL | $84,876 | $83,390 | #147 | $64,526 |
| 155 | Milwaukee School of Engineering Milwaukee, WI | $81,935 | $85,257 | #140 | $55,333 |
| 156 | University of Wyoming Laramie, WY | $81,629 | $85,075 | #141 | $46,398 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Nevada-Reno chemical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $64,039 one year after graduating and $84,965 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Nevada-Reno rank for chemical engineering?
Among 158 colleges reporting earnings for chemical engineering graduates, University of Nevada-Reno ranks #153 by median pay four years after graduation, and #129 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemical engineering at University of Nevada-Reno worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% 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.