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Chemical Engineering in Virginia

Chemical Engineering Schools in Virginia

Jobs for Chemical Engineering Grads in Virginia

12,630 people in the state and 443,190 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Chem Eng.

Chemical Engineering Jobs Nationwide vs. VA

Wages for Chemical Engineering Jobs in Virginia

Chem Eng grads earn an average of $150,549 in the state and $147,107 nationwide.

Chemical Engineering Wages Nationwide vs. VA

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

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $59,604 a year. The school admits about 57% of applicants. 92% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $64,471 a year. The school admits about 17% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $41,934 after earning their degree at this institution. About 93% of those who apply are admitted. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $36,097 after earning their degree at this institution. About 48% of those who apply are admitted. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

Chemical Engineering Careers in VA

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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