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Chemical Engineering in Pennsylvania

Chemical Engineering Schools in Pennsylvania

Jobs for Chemical Engineering Grads in Pennsylvania

18,120 people in the state and 443,190 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Chem Eng.

Chemical Engineering Jobs Nationwide vs. PA

Wages for Chemical Engineering Jobs in Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a Chem Eng grad in the state is $133,415, compared to a typical salary of $147,107 nationwide.

Chemical Engineering Wages Nationwide vs. PA

Our data covers 11 colleges in Pennsylvania offering Chem Eng degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $88,268 a year. The school admits about 11% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $49,721 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 50% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 92%.

#3

Drexel University

Philadelphia

Graduates earn a median salary of $71,209 in their first year after graduation. About 78% of those who apply are admitted. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $86,069 a year. About 6% of those who apply are admitted. 98% of full-time students return after their first year.

#5

Villanova University

Villanova

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $76,711 a year. About 25% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 95%.

#6

Lehigh University

Bethlehem

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $71,597 a year. The school admits about 29% of applicants. 93% of full-time students return after their first year.

#7

Bucknell University

Lewisburg

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $59,472 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 32% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $56,373 a year. The school admits about 31% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 92%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $49,721 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 96% of applicants. 76% of full-time students return after their first year.

#10

Widener University

Chester

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $65,589 after earning their degree at this institution. About 84% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $68,709 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 86% of applicants. 82% of full-time students return after their first year.

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
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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