# University of Dayton: Chemical Engineering (bachelor's)

Dayton, OH. IPEDS 202480, CIP 14.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-dayton/majors/chemical-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $79,865
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $97,184 (U.S. median for this major: $96,804 across 158 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,999 (U.S. median $23,298)
- Rank in OH: 3 of 15 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the OH median for this major (15 colleges, $89,150): +$8,034
- Versus the U.S. median: +$380

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.2 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $97,184 minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OH (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $21,736 | $91,291 | 1.5 years |
| 30-48k | $21,595 | $90,699 | 1.5 years |
| 48-75k | $24,155 | $101,451 | 1.6 years |
| 75-110k | $26,871 | $112,858 | 1.8 years |
| 110k+ | $33,731 | $141,670 | 2.3 years |

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

## Chemical Engineering at OH colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio State University | $98,851 | $20,500 | $17,339 | 88% |
| University of Cincinnati | $97,220 | $21,333 | $25,648 | 75% |
| University of Dayton | $97,184 | $22,999 | $29,533 | 80% |
| Case Western Reserve University | $96,533 | $23,250 | $41,190 | 87% |
| Miami University-Oxford | $96,025 | $20,500 | $28,384 | 80% |
| University of Toledo | $94,065 | $25,750 | $17,249 | 57% |
| University of Akron Main Campus | $90,279 | $23,168 | $13,946 | 52% |
| Youngstown State University | $89,150 | $26,545 | $12,767 | 51% |
| Ohio University-Eastern Campus | $85,990 | $23,250 | $3,925 | 21% |
| Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus | $85,990 | $23,250 | $5,755 | 14% |
| Ohio University-Southern Campus | $85,990 | $23,250 | $5,993 | 21% |
| Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | $85,990 | $23,250 | $5,650 | 14% |
| Ohio University | $85,990 | $23,250 | $21,637 | 66% |
| Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | $85,990 | $23,250 | $5,746 | 22% |
| Cleveland State University | $81,185 | $28,826 | $14,764 | 51% |

## Careers
- Chemical engineer (SOC 17-2040): median wage $123,860 Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH, $111,200 OH, $125,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.7% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $163,700 Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH, $166,870 OH, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers (SOC 17-2031): median wage $108,410 Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH, $111,550 OH, $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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