Chemical Engineering bachelor's degree programs in Massachusetts

Compare 5 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

5Programs reporting earnings

$100,199Median year-4 earnings

$27,000Median federal debt

5Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Massachusetts

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyCambridge · $15,209 federal debt$122,093 2Northeastern UniversityBoston · $27,000 federal debt$107,767 3Worcester Polytechnic InstituteWorcester · $27,000 federal debt$100,199 4University of Massachusetts-AmherstAmherst · $27,000 federal debt$97,990 5University of Massachusetts-LowellLowell · $27,000 federal debt$94,972

CAREER CONTEXT IN MA

What related occupations pay in Massachusetts

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

11-9041Architectural and Engineering Managers

State median wage: $201,430
Middle 50% wage range: $166,430–$226,680
State employment: 7,690
Projected growth: +5.5%
Annual openings: 14,900

10th–90th percentile: $137,750–$286,410

25-1032Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $134,850
Middle 50% wage range: $100,880–$177,760
State employment: 2,610
Projected growth: +7.8%
Annual openings: 3,900

10th–90th percentile: $80,700–$275,340

17-2041Chemical Engineers

State median wage: $118,000
Middle 50% wage range: $85,170–$133,050
State employment: 1,460
Projected growth: +4.7%
Annual openings: 1,100

10th–90th percentile: $67,810–$172,170

17-2199Engineers, All Other

State median wage: $131,260
Middle 50% wage range: $103,010–$162,470
State employment: 2,850
Projected growth: +3.7%
Annual openings: 8,800

10th–90th percentile: $83,740–$187,010

17-2031Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers

State median wage: $127,570
Middle 50% wage range: $100,240–$150,220
State employment: 4,740
Projected growth: +7.6%
Annual openings: 1,200

10th–90th percentile: $76,750–$194,760

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Massachusetts; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

Compare every available outcome

Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#	College	City	Median year-4 earnings	Median federal debt
1	Massachusetts Institute of Technology	Cambridge	$122,093	$15,209
2	Northeastern University	Boston	$107,767	$27,000
3	Worcester Polytechnic Institute	Worcester	$100,199	$27,000
4	University of Massachusetts-Amherst	Amherst	$97,990	$27,000
5	University of Massachusetts-Lowell	Lowell	$94,972	$27,000

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Chemical Engineering in Massachusetts

What do Chemical Engineering bachelor's degree graduates earn in Massachusetts?

Across 5 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $100,199 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $27,000 among the 5 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Massachusetts colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Massachusetts Institute of Technology has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.