# The University of Tennessee-Knoxville: Chemical Engineering (bachelor's)

Knoxville, TN. IPEDS 221759, CIP 14.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/the-university-of-tennessee-knoxville/majors/chemical-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $76,302
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $91,643 (U.S. median for this major: $96,804 across 158 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,375 (U.S. median $23,298)
- Rank in TN: 3 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the TN median for this major (4 colleges, $92,077): -$434
- Versus the U.S. median: -$5,161

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.28 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $91,643 minus $34,518 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,029 | $42,924 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $12,162 | $52,053 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $18,206 | $77,922 | 1.4 years |
| 75-110k | $23,627 | $101,124 | 1.8 years |
| 110k+ | $25,688 | $109,945 | 1.9 years |

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

## Chemical Engineering at TN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University | $121,641 | not reported | $15,846 | 94% |
| The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga | $92,511 | not reported | $14,265 | 50% |
| The University of Tennessee-Knoxville | $91,643 | $22,375 | $18,976 | 74% |
| Tennessee Technological University | $91,580 | $13,500 | $14,246 | 58% |

## Careers
- Chemical engineer (SOC 17-2040): median wage not reported Knoxville, TN, not reported TN, $125,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.7% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $162,950 Knoxville, TN, $161,430 TN, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers (SOC 17-2031): median wage not reported Knoxville, TN, $106,470 TN, $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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