Chemical Engineering Schools in Pennsylvania
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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.
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.
Most Popular Chemical Engineering Programs in 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%.
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.
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%.
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%.
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.
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 |
Related Majors in Pennsylvania
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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