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General Chemical Engineering in Pennsylvania

General Chemical Engineering Schools in Pennsylvania

Jobs for General Chemical Engineering Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 12,720 people in the state and 270,580 people in the nation working in Chem Eng jobs.

General Chemical Engineering Jobs Nationwide vs. PA

Wages for General Chemical Engineering Jobs in Pennsylvania

In this state, Chem Eng grads earn an average of $144,611. Nationwide, they make an average of $163,843.

General Chemical Engineering Wages Nationwide vs. PA

There are 9 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer Chem Eng degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $49,721 in their first year after graduation. About 50% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 92%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $88,268 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 11% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

#3

Drexel University

Philadelphia

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $71,209 a year. About 78% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

#4

Villanova University

Villanova

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $76,711 a year. The school admits about 25% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 95%.

#5

Lehigh University

Bethlehem

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $71,597 a year. With an admission rate of 29%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 93%.

#6

Bucknell University

Lewisburg

Graduates earn a median salary of $59,472 in their first year after graduation. About 32% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $56,373 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 31% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 92%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $49,721 a year. With an admission rate of 96%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 76%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $65,589 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 84% of applicants. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

General Chemical Engineering Careers in PA

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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View Nationwide General Chemical Engineering Report

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