Chemical Engineering Schools in West Virginia
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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.
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.
Most Popular Chemical Engineering Programs in 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 |
Related Majors in West Virginia
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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