# Washington University in St Louis: Chemical Engineering (bachelor's)

St. Louis, MO. IPEDS 179867, CIP 14.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/washington-university-in-st-louis/majors/chemical-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $69,801
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $107,843 (U.S. median for this major: $96,804 across 158 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $19,500 (U.S. median $23,298)
- Rank in MO: 1 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MO median for this major (3 colleges, $95,989): +$11,854
- Versus the U.S. median: +$11,039

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.09 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $107,843 minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MO (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $1,716 | $7,018 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $1,928 | $7,886 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $5,578 | $22,814 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $12,603 | $51,546 | under 1 year |
| 110k+ | $42,170 | $172,475 | 2.4 years |

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

## Chemical Engineering at MO colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington University in St Louis | $107,843 | $19,500 | $21,786 | 94% |
| University of Missouri-Columbia | $95,989 | $27,825 | $20,268 | 75% |
| Missouri University of Science and Technology | $94,686 | $24,250 | $16,298 | 64% |

## Careers
- Chemical engineer (SOC 17-2040): median wage $133,450 St. Louis, MO-IL, $102,320 MO, $125,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.7% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $162,660 St. Louis, MO-IL, $157,800 MO, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers (SOC 17-2031): median wage $80,440 St. Louis, MO-IL, $89,480 MO, $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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