# Auburn University: Chemical Engineering (bachelor's)

Auburn, AL. IPEDS 100858, CIP 14.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/auburn-university/majors/chemical-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $82,217
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $106,726 (U.S. median for this major: $96,804 across 158 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,104 (U.S. median $23,298)
- Rank in AL: 1 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the AL median for this major (4 colleges, $97,400): +$9,326
- Versus the U.S. median: +$9,922

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.32 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $106,726 minus $31,484 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $16,681 | $72,062 | 1.0 years |
| 30-48k | $17,627 | $76,149 | 1.0 years |
| 48-75k | $20,558 | $88,811 | 1.2 years |
| 75-110k | $25,808 | $111,491 | 1.5 years |
| 110k+ | $29,547 | $127,643 | 1.7 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Chemical Engineering at AL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn University | $106,726 | $23,104 | $24,323 | 82% |
| The University of Alabama | $100,857 | $23,003 | $22,420 | 73% |
| University of South Alabama | $93,943 | $24,500 | $17,648 | 53% |
| University of Alabama in Huntsville | $90,681 | $27,000 | $18,796 | 64% |

## Careers
- Chemical engineer (SOC 17-2040): median wage not reported Auburn-Opelika, AL, $135,030 AL, $125,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.7% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $144,800 Auburn-Opelika, AL, $162,350 AL, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers (SOC 17-2031): median wage not reported Auburn-Opelika, AL, $85,720 AL, $109,370 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.6% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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