# Georgia Institute of Technology: Chemical Engineering (bachelor's)

Atlanta, GA. IPEDS 139755, CIP 14.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/georgia-institute-of-technology-main-campus/majors/chemical-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $85,847
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $104,104 (U.S. median for this major: $96,804 across 158 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $23,298)
- Rank in GA: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$7,300

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.4 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $104,104 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in GA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $7,666 | $33,730 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $7,209 | $31,720 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $10,818 | $47,599 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $15,088 | $66,387 | under 1 year |
| 110k+ | $17,396 | $76,542 | 1.1 years |

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

## Chemical Engineering at GA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Institute of Technology | $104,104 | $27,000 | $12,116 | 94% |

## Careers
- Chemical engineer (SOC 17-2040): median wage $103,520 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, $103,880 GA, $125,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.7% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $162,410 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, $161,470 GA, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers (SOC 17-2031): median wage $96,920 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, $96,920 GA, $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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