# Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology: Chemical Engineering (bachelor's)

Terre Haute, IN. IPEDS 152318, CIP 14.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/rose-hulman-institute-of-technology/majors/chemical-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $82,394
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $98,341 (U.S. median for this major: $96,804 across 158 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,500 (U.S. median $23,298)
- Rank in IN: 3 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the IN median for this major (4 colleges, $101,428): -$3,087
- Versus the U.S. median: +$1,537

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.19 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $98,341 minus $35,534 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $36,843 | $154,372 | 2.5 years |
| 30-48k | $33,742 | $141,379 | 2.3 years |
| 48-75k | $37,396 | $156,689 | 2.5 years |
| 75-110k | $38,843 | $162,752 | 2.6 years |
| 110k+ | $45,994 | $192,715 | 3.1 years |

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

## Chemical Engineering at IN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Notre Dame | $113,614 | $19,000 | $26,780 | 95% |
| Purdue University | $104,514 | $21,500 | $14,600 | 83% |
| Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology | $98,341 | $24,500 | $42,513 | 78% |
| Trine University | $88,192 | $27,000 | $25,355 | 64% |

## Careers
- Chemical engineer (SOC 17-2040): median wage not reported Terre Haute, IN, $113,160 IN, $125,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.7% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $130,530 Terre Haute, IN, $155,810 IN, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers (SOC 17-2031): median wage not reported Terre Haute, IN, $108,030 IN, $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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