Chemical Engineering bachelor's degree programs in New York
Compare 12 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in New York
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1Cornell UniversityIthaca · $14,361 federal debt$116,1652The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and ArtNew York · Debt not reported$100,1913Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteTroy · $25,332 federal debt$98,6794Manhattan UniversityRiverdale · $26,503 federal debt$96,1345University at BuffaloBuffalo · $23,161 federal debt$95,4246Rochester Institute of TechnologyRochester · $30,750 federal debt$94,6417Clarkson UniversityPotsdam · $27,000 federal debt$93,6148University of RochesterRochester · $23,000 federal debt$92,1029New York UniversityNew York · $24,125 federal debt$89,74410CUNY City CollegeNew York · $14,125 federal debt$88,659
CAREER CONTEXT IN NY
What related occupations pay in New York
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
- $175,710
- Middle 50% wage range
- $149,070–$215,140
- State employment
- 8,250
- Projected growth
- +5.5%
- Annual openings
- 14,900
17-2041Chemical Engineers
- State median wage
- $129,060
- Middle 50% wage range
- $89,440–$145,670
- State employment
- 540
- Projected growth
- +4.7%
- Annual openings
- 1,100
25-1032Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary
- State median wage
- $106,240
- Middle 50% wage range
- $80,970–$152,210
- State employment
- 3,240
- Projected growth
- +7.8%
- Annual openings
- 3,900
17-2199Engineers, All Other
- State median wage
- $117,600
- Middle 50% wage range
- $94,400–$154,310
- State employment
- 5,760
- Projected growth
- +3.7%
- Annual openings
- 8,800
17-2031Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers
- State median wage
- $104,010
- Middle 50% wage range
- $91,680–$135,640
- State employment
- 840
- Projected growth
- +7.6%
- Annual openings
- 1,200
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in New York; 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 | Cornell University | Ithaca | $116,165 | $14,361 |
| 2 | The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art | New York | $100,191 | Not available |
| 3 | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | Troy | $98,679 | $25,332 |
| 4 | Manhattan University | Riverdale | $96,134 | $26,503 |
| 5 | University at Buffalo | Buffalo | $95,424 | $23,161 |
| 6 | Rochester Institute of Technology | Rochester | $94,641 | $30,750 |
| 7 | Clarkson University | Potsdam | $93,614 | $27,000 |
| 8 | University of Rochester | Rochester | $92,102 | $23,000 |
| 9 | New York University | New York | $89,744 | $24,125 |
| 10 | CUNY City College | New York | $88,659 | $14,125 |
| 11 | Stony Brook University | Stony Brook | $88,593 | $24,797 |
| 12 | Syracuse University | Syracuse | $87,529 | $27,000 |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Chemical Engineering in New York
What do Chemical Engineering bachelor's degree graduates earn in New York?
Across 12 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $93,614 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The median is $24,797 among the 11 programs reporting federal debt.
Which New York colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Cornell University has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.