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Chemical Engineering in Texas

Chemical Engineering Schools in Texas

Jobs for Chemical Engineering Grads in Texas

There are 37,150 people in the state and 443,190 people in the nation working in Chem Eng jobs.

Chemical Engineering Jobs Nationwide vs. TX

Wages for Chemical Engineering Jobs in Texas

A typical salary for a Chem Eng grad in the state is $153,522, compared to a typical salary of $147,107 nationwide.

Chemical Engineering Wages Nationwide vs. TX

Our data covers 16 colleges in Texas offering Chem Eng degrees. Learn about the most popular 16 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $54,018 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 63%, getting in takes some planning. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $51,060 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 29%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $48,424 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 70%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 86%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $46,893 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 71% of applicants. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

#5

Rice University

Houston

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $71,544 a year. About 8% of those who apply are admitted. 98% of full-time students return after their first year.

#6

Lamar University

Beaumont

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $56,267 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 86%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 61%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $40,863 a year. The school admits about 88% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 79%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $40,866 a year. The school admits about 92% of applicants. 67% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $41,904 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 75%, getting in takes some planning. 74% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $53,042 in their first year after graduation. About 84% of those who apply are admitted. 61% of full-time students return after their first year.

#11

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $34,391 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from Texas pay around $3,090 a year in tuition.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $57,253 a year. With an admission rate of 92%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 73%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $44,315 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $2,550 a year.

#14

Dallas College

Dallas

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $38,587 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time student retention rate is 89%. Undergrads from Texas pay around $2,370 a year in tuition.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $46,940 a year. The school admits about 93% of applicants. 73% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $32,791 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $3,660 a year.

Chemical Engineering Careers in TX

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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