Chemical Engineering Schools in Rhode Island
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Jobs for Chemical Engineering Grads in Rhode Island
In this state, there are 760 people employed in jobs related to a Chem Eng degree, compared to 443,190 nationwide.
Wages for Chemical Engineering Jobs in Rhode Island
A typical salary for a Chem Eng grad in the state is $152,244, compared to a typical salary of $147,107 nationwide.
Most Popular Chemical Engineering Programs in RI
There are 2 colleges in Rhode Island that offer Chem Eng degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 2 below:
Graduates earn a median salary of $49,926 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 77% of applicants. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.
Graduates earn a median salary of $36,367 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $5,326 a year.
Chemical Engineering Careers in RI
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 Rhode Island
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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