# Milwaukee School of Engineering: Chemical Engineering (bachelor's)

Milwaukee, WI. IPEDS 239318, CIP 14.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/milwaukee-school-of-engineering/majors/chemical-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $55,333
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $81,935 (U.S. median for this major: $96,804 across 158 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $23,298)
- Rank in WI: 3 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the WI median for this major (3 colleges, $100,375): -$18,440
- Versus the U.S. median: -$14,869

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.35 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $81,935 minus $37,564 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,607 | $50,490 | 1.1 years |
| 30-48k | $15,919 | $69,248 | 1.6 years |
| 48-75k | $14,495 | $63,053 | 1.4 years |
| 75-110k | $19,034 | $82,798 | 1.9 years |
| 110k+ | $30,292 | $131,770 | 3.0 years |

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

## Chemical Engineering at WI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin-Madison | $101,676 | $21,947 | $17,354 | 90% |
| University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point | $100,375 | $22,565 | $14,559 | 51% |
| Milwaukee School of Engineering | $81,935 | $27,000 | $22,453 | 67% |

## Careers
- Chemical engineer (SOC 17-2040): median wage not reported Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI, $97,660 WI, $125,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.7% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $143,570 Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI, $142,060 WI, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers (SOC 17-2031): median wage $129,640 Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI, $110,430 WI, $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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