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

Charlottesville, VA. IPEDS 234076, CIP 14.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-virginia-main-campus/majors/chemical-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $85,772
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $105,724 (U.S. median for this major: $96,804 across 158 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $17,733 (U.S. median $23,298)
- Rank in VA: 2 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings

## Chemical Engineering at VA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | $106,011 | $25,350 | $24,953 | 86% |
| University of Virginia | $105,724 | $17,733 | $21,565 | 96% |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | $97,781 | $27,000 | $23,433 | 63% |

## Careers
- Chemical engineer (SOC 17-2040): median wage not reported Charlottesville, VA, $136,380 VA, $125,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.7% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $168,400 Charlottesville, VA, $176,160 VA, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers (SOC 17-2031): median wage $87,080 Charlottesville, VA, $106,140 VA, $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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