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Chemical Engineering in West Virginia

Chemical Engineering Schools in West Virginia

Jobs for Chemical Engineering Grads in West Virginia

1,570 people in the state and 443,190 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Chem Eng.

Chemical Engineering Jobs Nationwide vs. WV

Wages for Chemical Engineering Jobs in West Virginia

A typical salary for a Chem Eng grad in the state is $124,581, compared to a typical salary of $147,107 nationwide.

Chemical Engineering Wages Nationwide vs. WV

There are 2 colleges in West Virginia that offer Chem Eng degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $43,805 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 86% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 81%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $43,805 in their first year after graduation. About 61% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 61%.

Chemical Engineering Careers in WV

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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