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Chemical Engineering in Pennsylvania

Chemical Engineering Schools in Pennsylvania

Jobs for Chemical Engineering Grads in Pennsylvania

18,120 people in the state and 443,190 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Chem Eng.

Chemical Engineering Jobs Nationwide vs. PA

Wages for Chemical Engineering Jobs in Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a Chem Eng grad in the state is $133,415, compared to a typical salary of $147,107 nationwide.

Chemical Engineering Wages Nationwide vs. PA

There are 11 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer Chem Eng degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $88,268 a year. About 11% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $49,721 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 50% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 92%.

#3

Drexel University

Philadelphia

Graduates earn a median salary of $71,209 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 78%, getting in takes some planning. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $86,069 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 6% of applicants. 98% of full-time students return after their first year.

#5

Villanova University

Villanova

Graduates earn a median salary of $76,711 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 25%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 95%.

#6

Lehigh University

Bethlehem

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $71,597 a year. About 29% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 93%.

#7

Bucknell University

Lewisburg

Graduates earn a median salary of $59,472 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 32% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $56,373 a year. About 31% of those who apply are admitted. 92% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $49,721 in their first year after graduation. About 96% of those who apply are admitted. 76% of full-time students return after their first year.

#10

Widener University

Chester

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $65,589 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 84% of applicants. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $68,709 a year. About 86% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 82%.

Chemical Engineering Careers in PA

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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