Chemical Engineering bachelor's degree programs in Michigan

Compare 6 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

6Programs reporting earnings

$94,478Median year-4 earnings

$26,573Median federal debt

6Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Michigan

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

1University of Michigan-Ann ArborAnn Arbor · $21,250 federal debt$109,405 2Kettering UniversityFlint · $29,000 federal debt$103,868 3Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing · $26,573 federal debt$102,223 4Michigan Technological UniversityHoughton · $24,750 federal debt$94,478 5Wayne State UniversityDetroit · $29,900 federal debt$93,047 6Western Michigan UniversityKalamazoo · $29,000 federal debt$91,777

CAREER CONTEXT IN MI

What related occupations pay in Michigan

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: $166,930
Middle 50% wage range: $135,210–$188,610
State employment: 14,820
Projected growth: +5.5%
Annual openings: 14,900

10th–90th percentile: $117,490–$218,050

25-1032Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $127,230
Middle 50% wage range: $95,170–$168,020
State employment: 2,120
Projected growth: +7.8%
Annual openings: 3,900

10th–90th percentile: $66,580–$225,890

17-2041Chemical Engineers

State median wage: $103,230
Middle 50% wage range: $82,250–$125,410
State employment: 670
Projected growth: +4.7%
Annual openings: 1,100

10th–90th percentile: $63,930–$155,420

17-2199Engineers, All Other

State median wage: $121,000
Middle 50% wage range: $95,760–$135,410
State employment: 7,700
Projected growth: +3.7%
Annual openings: 8,800

10th–90th percentile: $69,990–$166,360

17-2031Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers

State median wage: $100,940
Middle 50% wage range: $81,330–$120,520
State employment: 330
Projected growth: +7.6%
Annual openings: 1,200

10th–90th percentile: $64,610–$147,370

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Michigan; 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	University of Michigan-Ann Arbor	Ann Arbor	$109,405	$21,250
2	Kettering University	Flint	$103,868	$29,000
3	Michigan State University	East Lansing	$102,223	$26,573
4	Michigan Technological University	Houghton	$94,478	$24,750
5	Wayne State University	Detroit	$93,047	$29,900
6	Western Michigan University	Kalamazoo	$91,777	$29,000

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 Michigan

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

Across 6 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $94,478 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $26,573 among the 6 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Michigan colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.