Chemical Engineering at New York University
New York, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 43 graduates a year
New York University graduates in chemical engineering earn 9% less 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 New York 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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| 126 | University of Alabama in Huntsville Huntsville, AL | $90,681 | $102,931 | #56 | $60,528 |
| 127 | University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH | $90,279 | $96,341 | #89 | $71,873 |
| 128 | New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, NM | $90,091 | $104,311 | #49 | $75,766 |
| 129 | New York University New York, NY | $89,744 | $85,418 | #139 | $60,392 |
| 130 | Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH | $89,150 | $95,136 | #95 | $69,609 |
| 131 | CUNY City College New York, NY | $88,659 | $84,385 | #142 | $67,450 |
| 132 | Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY | $88,593 | $84,322 | #143 | $72,868 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do New York University chemical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $60,392 one year after graduating and $89,744 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does New York University rank for chemical engineering?
Among 158 colleges reporting earnings for chemical engineering graduates, New York University ranks #129 by median pay four years after graduation, and #139 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemical engineering at New York University worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for chemical engineering ($98,158), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,125.
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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.