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Chemical Engineering in Illinois

Chemical Engineering Schools in Illinois

Jobs for Chemical Engineering Grads in Illinois

There are 13,740 people in the state and 443,190 people in the nation working in Chem Eng jobs.

Chemical Engineering Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Chemical Engineering Jobs in Illinois

In this state, Chem Eng grads earn an average of $146,332. Nationwide, they make an average of $147,107.

Chemical Engineering Wages Nationwide vs. IL

There are 5 colleges in Illinois that offer Chem Eng degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $53,513 a year. About 44% of those who apply are admitted. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $77,119 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 5%, getting in takes some planning. 99% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $73,331 a year. About 7% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $47,662 in their first year after graduation. About 78% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $64,069 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 55%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 87%.

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
Nanosystems Engineers $50,152
Wind Energy Engineers $98,460
Engineers, All Other $136,628
Solar Energy Systems Engineers $116,775
Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar $59,756
Robotics Engineers $72,925
Mechatronics Engineers $115,569
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers $121,651

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

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Mechanical Engineering 42,939
Electrical Engineering 26,760
Civil Engineering 20,005
Computer Engineering 19,986
Biomedical Engineering 13,914
General Engineering 13,411
Aeronautical Engineering 9,596
Industrial Engineering 8,533

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