Chemical Engineering at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN · Bachelor's Degree · about 66 graduates a year
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 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 23% of one year’s pay at that point.
How The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 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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| 116 | Clemson University Clemson, SC | $92,098 | $102,122 | #62 | $75,951 |
| 117 | Kansas State University Manhattan, KS | $92,068 | $95,581 | #93 | $77,492 |
| 118 | Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI | $91,777 | $96,768 | #85 | $68,632 |
| 119 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN | $91,643 | $100,110 | #73 | $76,302 |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The University of Tennessee-Knoxville chemical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $76,302 one year after graduating and $91,643 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The University of Tennessee-Knoxville rank for chemical engineering?
Among 158 colleges reporting earnings for chemical engineering graduates, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville ranks #119 by median pay four years after graduation, and #73 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemical engineering at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for chemical engineering ($98,158), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,295.
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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.