# University of South Florida: Chemical Engineering (bachelor's)

Tampa, FL. IPEDS 137351, CIP 14.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-south-florida/majors/chemical-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $70,659
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $94,387 (U.S. median for this major: $96,804 across 158 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,500 (U.S. median $23,298)
- Rank in FL: 3 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings

## Chemical Engineering at FL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Florida | $109,607 | $20,050 | $6,541 | 91% |
| Florida Institute of Technology | $99,312 | $27,000 | $35,639 | 64% |
| University of South Florida | $94,387 | $24,500 | $9,812 | 77% |
| Florida State University | $90,815 | $25,250 | $11,297 | 86% |

## Careers
- Chemical engineer (SOC 17-2040): median wage $110,000 Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL, $109,000 FL, $125,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.7% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $169,310 Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL, $170,740 FL, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers (SOC 17-2031): median wage $100,540 Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL, $101,730 FL, $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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