Chemical Engineering at University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK · Bachelor's Degree · about 28 graduates a year
University of Tulsa graduates in chemical engineering earn 4% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How University of Tulsa 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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| 42 | Brigham Young University Provo, UT | $101,726 | $96,412 | #88 | $77,565 |
| 43 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $101,720 | $103,450 | #52 | $82,435 |
| 44 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI | $101,676 | $105,799 | #41 | $85,945 |
| 45 | University of Tulsa Tulsa, OK | $101,626 | $114,102 | #19 | $47,705 |
| 46 | University of Louisville Louisville, KY | $101,068 | $114,440 | #16 | $70,675 |
| 47 | Lamar University Beaumont, TX | $101,018 | $102,706 | #58 | $87,284 |
| 48 | The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL | $100,857 | $114,481 | #15 | $69,809 |
Other Majors at University of Tulsa by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Engineering | $145,353 | — | #1 of 19 |
| Computer Science | $109,332 | $73,787 | #116 of 349 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $100,887 | $73,106 | #23 of 166 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $97,533 | $65,012 | #65 of 452 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $97,087 | $74,770 | #155 of 258 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $91,225 | $70,220 | #158 of 318 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $85,233 | — | #176 of 796 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $82,510 | $74,029 | #631 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $64,026 | $45,038 | #625 of 1176 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $63,485 | — | #76 of 610 |
| Psychology | $60,700 | $34,699 | #88 of 1027 |
| Music | $46,662 | $32,253 | #93 of 268 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $44,090 | $27,612 | #584 of 660 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Tulsa chemical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $47,705 one year after graduating and $101,626 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Tulsa rank for chemical engineering?
Among 158 colleges reporting earnings for chemical engineering graduates, University of Tulsa ranks #45 by median pay four years after graduation, and #19 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemical engineering at University of Tulsa worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for chemical engineering ($98,158).
← All data for University of Tulsa · 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.