# University of Illinois Chicago: Chemical Engineering (bachelor's)

Chicago, IL. IPEDS 145600, CIP 14.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-illinois-chicago/majors/chemical-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $58,377
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $87,407 (U.S. median for this major: $96,804 across 158 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,875 (U.S. median $23,298)
- Rank in IL: 3 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the IL median for this major (4 colleges, $95,862): -$8,455
- Versus the U.S. median: -$9,397

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.41 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $87,407 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $7,529 | $33,203 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $8,119 | $35,805 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $10,921 | $48,162 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $16,185 | $71,376 | 1.4 years |
| 110k+ | $25,047 | $110,457 | 2.1 years |

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

## Chemical Engineering at IL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern University | $111,040 | $16,500 | $29,167 | 95% |
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | $104,317 | $22,850 | $14,355 | 85% |
| University of Illinois Chicago | $87,407 | $23,875 | $10,974 | 62% |
| Illinois Institute of Technology | $84,876 | $26,747 | $18,425 | 75% |

## Careers
- Chemical engineer (SOC 17-2040): median wage $110,760 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, $121,560 IL, $125,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.7% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $163,430 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, $163,610 IL, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers (SOC 17-2031): median wage $98,670 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, $89,520 IL, $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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