# Kansas State University: Chemical Engineering (bachelor's)

Manhattan, KS. IPEDS 155399, CIP 14.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/kansas-state-university/majors/chemical-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $77,492
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $92,068 (U.S. median for this major: $96,804 across 158 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,750 (U.S. median $23,298)
- Rank in KS: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$4,736

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.38 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $92,068 minus $34,216 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in KS (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,178 | $57,720 | 1.0 years |
| 30-48k | $14,143 | $61,946 | 1.1 years |
| 48-75k | $15,369 | $67,316 | 1.2 years |
| 75-110k | $20,110 | $88,082 | 1.5 years |
| 110k+ | $23,665 | $103,653 | 1.8 years |

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

## Chemical Engineering at KS colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kansas | $93,391 | $20,500 | $18,059 | 69% |
| Kansas State University | $92,068 | $24,750 | $19,406 | 71% |

## Careers
- Chemical engineer (SOC 17-2040): median wage not reported Manhattan, KS, $102,020 KS, $125,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.7% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $157,400 Manhattan, KS, $160,150 KS, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers (SOC 17-2031): median wage not reported Manhattan, KS, not reported KS, $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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