Chemical Engineering at University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI · Bachelor's Degree · about 26 graduates a year
University of Rhode Island graduates in chemical engineering earn 5% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 26% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Rhode Island 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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| 32 | Kettering University Flint, MI | $103,868 | $109,517 | #33 | $71,411 |
| 33 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $103,728 | $105,492 | #44 | $82,218 |
| 34 | Villanova University Villanova, PA | $103,601 | $105,363 | #46 | $72,379 |
| 35 | University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI | $103,525 | $101,962 | #63 | $75,406 |
| 36 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $102,849 | $93,586 | #100 | $69,009 |
| 37 | University of California-Davis Davis, CA | $102,649 | $93,404 | #101 | $68,337 |
| 38 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $102,223 | $107,782 | #36 | $79,023 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Rhode Island chemical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $75,406 one year after graduating and $103,525 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Rhode Island rank for chemical engineering?
Among 158 colleges reporting earnings for chemical engineering graduates, University of Rhode Island ranks #35 by median pay four years after graduation, and #63 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemical engineering at University of Rhode Island worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% more than the national median for chemical engineering ($98,158), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,816.
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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.