Chemical Engineering at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI · Bachelor's Degree · about 102 graduates a year
University of Wisconsin-Madison graduates in chemical engineering earn 4% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 21% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Wisconsin-Madison 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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| 41 | University of Arizona Tucson, AZ | $101,815 | $104,617 | #47 | $73,479 |
| 42 | Brigham Young University Provo, UT | $101,726 | $96,412 | #88 | $77,565 |
| 43 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $101,720 | $103,450 | #52 | $82,435 |
| 44 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI | $101,676 | $105,799 | #41 | $85,945 |
| 45 | University of Tulsa Tulsa, OK | $101,626 | $114,102 | #19 | $47,705 |
| 46 | University of Louisville Louisville, KY | $101,068 | $114,440 | #16 | $70,675 |
| 47 | Lamar University Beaumont, TX | $101,018 | $102,706 | #58 | $87,284 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Wisconsin-Madison chemical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $85,945 one year after graduating and $101,676 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Wisconsin-Madison rank for chemical engineering?
Among 158 colleges reporting earnings for chemical engineering graduates, University of Wisconsin-Madison ranks #44 by median pay four years after graduation, and #41 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemical engineering at University of Wisconsin-Madison worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for chemical engineering ($98,158), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,638.
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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.