# Johns Hopkins University: Chemical Engineering (bachelor's)

Baltimore, MD. IPEDS 162928, CIP 14.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/johns-hopkins-university/majors/chemical-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $51,267
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $94,671 (U.S. median for this major: $96,804 across 158 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $15,000 (U.S. median $23,298)
- Rank in MD: 2 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MD median for this major (3 colleges, $94,671): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: -$2,133

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.1 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $94,671 minus $36,731 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MD (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $428 | $1,755 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $0 | $0 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $4,179 | $17,134 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $14,591 | $59,823 | 1.0 years |
| 110k+ | $37,774 | $154,873 | 2.7 years |

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

## Chemical Engineering at MD colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Maryland-College Park | $102,149 | $23,250 | $15,678 | 89% |
| Johns Hopkins University | $94,671 | $15,000 | $18,809 | 94% |
| University of Maryland-Baltimore County | $91,547 | $21,570 | $16,467 | 70% |

## Careers
- Chemical engineer (SOC 17-2040): median wage $128,610 Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD, $127,190 MD, $125,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.7% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $167,350 Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD, $172,670 MD, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers (SOC 17-2031): median wage $99,450 Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD, $105,090 MD, $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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