Chemical Engineering at Widener University
Chester, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 12 graduates a year
Widener University graduates in chemical engineering earn 7% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 30% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Widener 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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| 120 | Tennessee Technological University Cookeville, TN | $91,580 | $100,041 | #74 | $60,300 |
| 121 | University of Maryland-Baltimore County Baltimore, MD | $91,547 | $80,343 | #152 | $66,023 |
| 122 | University of California-Riverside Riverside, CA | $91,457 | $83,220 | #149 | $68,245 |
| 123 | Widener University Chester, PA | $91,145 | $92,695 | #105 | $71,160 |
| 124 | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Rapid City, SD | $90,845 | $97,785 | #82 | $72,785 |
| 125 | Florida State University Tallahassee, FL | $90,815 | $96,661 | #86 | $70,797 |
| 126 | University of Alabama in Huntsville Huntsville, AL | $90,681 | $102,931 | #56 | $60,528 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Widener University chemical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $71,160 one year after graduating and $91,145 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Widener University rank for chemical engineering?
Among 158 colleges reporting earnings for chemical engineering graduates, Widener University ranks #123 by median pay four years after graduation, and #105 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemical engineering at Widener University worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for chemical engineering ($98,158), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.