Chemical Engineering at Milwaukee School of Engineering
Milwaukee, WI · Bachelor's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
Milwaukee School of Engineering graduates in chemical engineering earn 17% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 33% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Milwaukee School of Engineering 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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| 152 | University of New Haven West Haven, CT | $85,269 | $76,769 | #158 | — |
| 153 | University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV | $84,965 | $88,184 | #129 | $64,039 |
| 154 | Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago, IL | $84,876 | $83,390 | #147 | $64,526 |
| 155 | Milwaukee School of Engineering Milwaukee, WI | $81,935 | $85,257 | #140 | $55,333 |
| 156 | University of Wyoming Laramie, WY | $81,629 | $85,075 | #141 | $46,398 |
| 157 | Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH | $81,185 | $86,637 | #133 | $69,043 |
| 158 | University of Idaho Moscow, ID | $80,558 | $85,662 | #137 | $75,915 |
Other Majors at Milwaukee School of Engineering by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $103,360 | $78,333 | #105 of 189 |
| Construction Management | $95,147 | $79,353 | #24 of 57 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $93,229 | $70,090 | #65 of 118 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $93,201 | $74,901 | #216 of 258 |
| Civil Engineering | $92,809 | $72,940 | #33 of 233 |
| Architectural Engineering | $88,756 | — | #8 of 16 |
| Industrial Engineering | $87,279 | $71,112 | #83 of 94 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $86,550 | $60,187 | #70 of 1176 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $85,791 | $68,976 | #280 of 318 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $82,822 | $73,835 | #618 of 966 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Milwaukee School of Engineering chemical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $55,333 one year after graduating and $81,935 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Milwaukee School of Engineering rank for chemical engineering?
Among 158 colleges reporting earnings for chemical engineering graduates, Milwaukee School of Engineering ranks #155 by median pay four years after graduation, and #140 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemical engineering at Milwaukee School of Engineering worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% 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.