# Rutgers University-New Brunswick: Chemical Engineering (bachelor's)

New Brunswick, NJ. IPEDS 186380, CIP 14.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/rutgers-university-new-brunswick/majors/chemical-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $67,777
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $100,729 (U.S. median for this major: $96,804 across 158 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,000 (U.S. median $23,298)
- Rank in NJ: 1 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NJ median for this major (4 colleges, $98,076): +$2,653
- Versus the U.S. median: +$3,925

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.19 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $100,729 minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NJ (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $16,343 | $68,477 | 1.1 years |
| 30-48k | $16,210 | $67,920 | 1.1 years |
| 48-75k | $18,282 | $76,602 | 1.2 years |
| 75-110k | $25,106 | $105,194 | 1.6 years |
| 110k+ | $35,016 | $146,717 | 2.3 years |

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

## Chemical Engineering at NJ colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rutgers University-New Brunswick | $100,729 | $25,000 | $24,406 | 84% |
| Stevens Institute of Technology | $98,782 | $26,686 | $41,346 | 87% |
| New Jersey Institute of Technology | $97,371 | $26,437 | $16,504 | 73% |
| Rowan University | $95,769 | $23,863 | $22,408 | 67% |

## Careers
- Chemical engineer (SOC 17-2040): median wage $126,830 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, $126,760 NJ, $125,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.7% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $183,890 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, $180,640 NJ, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers (SOC 17-2031): median wage $110,830 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, $114,680 NJ, $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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