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Chemical Engineering in Texas

Chemical Engineering Schools in Texas

Jobs for Chemical Engineering Grads in Texas

37,150 people in the state and 443,190 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Chem Eng.

Chemical Engineering Jobs Nationwide vs. TX

Wages for Chemical Engineering Jobs in Texas

In this state, Chem Eng grads earn an average of $153,522. Nationwide, they make an average of $147,107.

Chemical Engineering Wages Nationwide vs. TX

There are 16 colleges in Texas that offer Chem Eng degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 16 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $54,018 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 63%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 94%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $51,060 after earning their degree at this institution. About 29% of those who apply are admitted. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $48,424 in their first year after graduation. About 70% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 86%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $46,893 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 71% of applicants. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

#5

Rice University

Houston

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $71,544 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 8% of applicants. 98% of full-time students return after their first year.

#6

Lamar University

Beaumont

Graduates earn a median salary of $56,267 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 86% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 61%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $40,863 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 88%, getting in takes some planning. 79% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $40,866 after earning their degree at this institution. About 92% of those who apply are admitted. 67% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,904 a year. With an admission rate of 75%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 74%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $53,042 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 84%, getting in takes some planning. 61% of full-time students return after their first year.

#11

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $34,391 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $3,090 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $57,253 a year. About 92% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 73%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $44,315 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from Texas pay around $2,550 a year in tuition.

#14

Dallas College

Dallas

Graduates earn a median salary of $38,587 in their first year after graduation. The full-time student retention rate is 89%. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $2,370 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $46,940 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 93% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 73%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $32,791 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $3,660 a year.

Chemical Engineering Careers in TX

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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