# University of Minnesota-Duluth: Chemical Engineering (bachelor's)

Duluth, MN. IPEDS 174233, CIP 14.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-minnesota-duluth/majors/chemical-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $67,152
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $85,667 (U.S. median for this major: $96,804 across 158 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,915 (U.S. median $23,298)
- Rank in MN: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$11,137

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.32 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $85,667 minus $38,184 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $7,256 | $31,346 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $8,145 | $35,186 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $11,965 | $51,689 | 1.1 years |
| 75-110k | $17,056 | $73,682 | 1.6 years |
| 110k+ | $24,453 | $105,637 | 2.2 years |

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

## Chemical Engineering at MN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | $92,946 | $25,495 | $16,778 | 85% |
| University of Minnesota-Duluth | $85,667 | $26,915 | $18,743 | 65% |

## Careers
- Chemical engineer (SOC 17-2040): median wage not reported Duluth, MN-WI, $107,670 MN, $125,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.7% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $150,190 Duluth, MN-WI, $172,130 MN, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers (SOC 17-2031): median wage not reported Duluth, MN-WI, $127,730 MN, $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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