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

Stillwater, OK. IPEDS 207388, CIP 14.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/oklahoma-state-university-main-campus/majors/chemical-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $82,466
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $98,557 (U.S. median for this major: $96,804 across 158 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,875 (U.S. median $23,298)
- Rank in OK: 2 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the OK median for this major (3 colleges, $98,557): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: +$1,753

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.3 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $98,557 minus $32,429 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OK (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,243 | $52,645 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $12,314 | $52,950 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $15,893 | $68,340 | 1.0 years |
| 75-110k | $21,896 | $94,153 | 1.4 years |
| 110k+ | $24,711 | $106,257 | 1.6 years |

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

## Chemical Engineering at OK colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Tulsa | $101,626 | not reported | $15,000 | 72% |
| Oklahoma State University | $98,557 | $25,875 | $17,447 | 68% |
| University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus | $94,291 | $26,000 | $15,300 | 75% |

## Careers
- Chemical engineer (SOC 17-2040): median wage not reported metro, $127,790 OK, $125,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.7% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage not reported metro, $157,330 OK, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers (SOC 17-2031): median wage not reported metro, $109,340 OK, $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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