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Chemical Engineering in New Jersey

Chemical Engineering Schools in New Jersey

Jobs for Chemical Engineering Grads in New Jersey

10,370 people in the state and 443,190 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Chem Eng.

Chemical Engineering Jobs Nationwide vs. NJ

Wages for Chemical Engineering Jobs in New Jersey

A typical salary for a Chem Eng grad in the state is $152,147, compared to a typical salary of $147,107 nationwide.

Chemical Engineering Wages Nationwide vs. NJ

Our data covers 5 colleges in New Jersey offering Chem Eng degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $52,303 a year. About 65% of those who apply are admitted. 93% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $67,467 a year. The school admits about 67% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 91%.

#3

Princeton University

Princeton

Graduates earn a median salary of $72,064 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 4%, getting in takes some planning. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $83,442 a year. The school admits about 43% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 94%.

#5

Rowan University

Glassboro

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,275 after earning their degree at this institution. About 78% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 82%.

Chemical Engineering Careers in NJ

Some of the careers Chem Eng majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Solar Energy Systems Engineers 14% $116,775
Photonics Engineers 13% $84,667
Wind Energy Engineers 13% $98,460
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers 13% $121,651
Architectural and Engineering Managers 9% $101,277
Robotics Engineers 9% $72,925
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers 8% $89,263
Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar 7% $59,756
Mechatronics Engineers 4% $115,569
Microsystems Engineers 1% $104,558
Chemical Engineers 1% $130,903
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary -2% $79,889

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Chem Eng.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Mechanical Engineering 42,939
Electrical Engineering 26,760
Civil Engineering 20,005
Computer Engineering 19,986
Biomedical Engineering 13,914
General Engineering 13,411
Aeronautical Engineering 9,596
Industrial Engineering 8,533

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