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General Chemical Engineering in Illinois

General Chemical Engineering Schools in Illinois

Jobs for General Chemical Engineering Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 10,730 people employed in jobs related to a Chem Eng degree, compared to 270,580 nationwide.

General Chemical Engineering Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for General Chemical Engineering Jobs in Illinois

Chem Eng grads earn an average of $155,958 in the state and $163,843 nationwide.

General Chemical Engineering Wages Nationwide vs. IL

Our data covers 4 colleges in Illinois offering Chem Eng degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $53,513 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 44%, getting in takes some planning. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $73,331 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 7%, getting in takes some planning. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $47,662 a year. About 78% of those who apply are admitted. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $64,069 in their first year after graduation. About 55% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 87%.

General Chemical Engineering Careers in IL

Some of the careers Chem Eng majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $79,889
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers $89,263
Chemical Engineers $130,903
Architectural and Engineering Managers $101,277

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Chem Eng.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
General Aeronautical Engineering 9,539
General Architectural Engineering 1,183
General Agricultural Engineering 1,090
Polymer & Plastics Engineering 264
Biochemical Engineering 126
Ceramic Sciences & Engineering 77
Aeronautical Engineering 57
Paper Science & Engineering 46

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