Chemical Engineering at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 88 graduates a year
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University graduates in chemical engineering earn 8% more 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 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State 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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| 22 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $107,767 | $94,900 | #96 | $81,880 |
| 23 | University of Mississippi University, MS | $107,548 | $130,489 | #3 | $76,685 |
| 24 | Auburn University Auburn, AL | $106,726 | $121,143 | #5 | $82,217 |
| 25 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA | $106,011 | $96,533 | #87 | $82,382 |
| 26 | University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA | $105,724 | $96,271 | #90 | $85,772 |
| 27 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC | $104,705 | $112,363 | #22 | $81,492 |
| 28 | Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN | $104,514 | $112,124 | #24 | $81,105 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University chemical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $82,382 one year after graduating and $106,011 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University rank for chemical engineering?
Among 158 colleges reporting earnings for chemical engineering graduates, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University ranks #25 by median pay four years after graduation, and #87 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemical engineering at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% more than the national median for chemical engineering ($98,158), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,875.
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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.