# Cornell University: Chemical Engineering (bachelor's)

Ithaca, NY. IPEDS 190415, CIP 14.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/cornell-university/majors/chemical-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $85,578
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $116,165 (U.S. median for this major: $96,804 across 158 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $14,361 (U.S. median $23,298)
- Rank in NY: 1 of 12 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NY median for this major (12 colleges, $94,128): +$22,037
- Versus the U.S. median: +$19,361

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.1 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $116,165 minus $34,633 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NY (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $1,776 | $7,282 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $4,070 | $16,687 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $6,796 | $27,864 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $14,311 | $58,675 | under 1 year |
| 110k+ | $49,992 | $204,967 | 2.5 years |

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

## Chemical Engineering at NY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornell University | $116,165 | $14,361 | $28,690 | 95% |
| The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art | $100,191 | not reported | $13,269 | 81% |
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | $98,679 | $25,332 | $36,228 | 84% |
| Manhattan University | $96,134 | $26,503 | $27,256 | 64% |
| University at Buffalo | $95,424 | $23,161 | $20,995 | 75% |
| Rochester Institute of Technology | $94,641 | $30,750 | $34,906 | 70% |
| Clarkson University | $93,614 | $27,000 | $30,305 | 75% |
| University of Rochester | $92,102 | $23,000 | $29,278 | 85% |
| New York University | $89,744 | $24,125 | $37,050 | 88% |
| CUNY City College | $88,659 | $14,125 | $3,776 | 57% |
| Stony Brook University | $88,593 | $24,797 | $18,784 | 76% |
| Syracuse University | $87,529 | $27,000 | $38,793 | 84% |

## Careers
- Chemical engineer (SOC 17-2040): median wage not reported Ithaca, NY, $129,060 NY, $125,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.7% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $166,530 Ithaca, NY, $175,710 NY, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers (SOC 17-2031): median wage not reported Ithaca, NY, $104,010 NY, $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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