# The University of Alabama: Chemical Engineering (bachelor's)

Tuscaloosa, AL. IPEDS 100751, CIP 14.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/the-university-of-alabama/majors/chemical-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $69,809
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $100,857 (U.S. median for this major: $96,804 across 158 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,003 (U.S. median $23,298)
- Rank in AL: 2 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the AL median for this major (4 colleges, $97,400): +$3,457
- Versus the U.S. median: +$4,053

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.27 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $100,857 minus $31,484 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $19,169 | $81,852 | 1.2 years |
| 30-48k | $19,884 | $84,905 | 1.2 years |
| 48-75k | $22,258 | $95,042 | 1.4 years |
| 75-110k | $25,658 | $109,560 | 1.6 years |
| 110k+ | $26,729 | $114,133 | 1.6 years |

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

## Chemical Engineering at AL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn University | $106,726 | $23,104 | $24,323 | 82% |
| The University of Alabama | $100,857 | $23,003 | $22,420 | 73% |
| University of South Alabama | $93,943 | $24,500 | $17,648 | 53% |
| University of Alabama in Huntsville | $90,681 | $27,000 | $18,796 | 64% |

## Careers
- Chemical engineer (SOC 17-2040): median wage not reported Tuscaloosa, AL, $135,030 AL, $125,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.7% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $140,070 Tuscaloosa, AL, $162,350 AL, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers (SOC 17-2031): median wage not reported Tuscaloosa, AL, $85,720 AL, $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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