Chemical Engineering bachelor's degree programs in Pennsylvania
Compare 11 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in Pennsylvania
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1Lafayette CollegeEaston · $17,000 federal debt$115,7262Carnegie Mellon UniversityPittsburgh · $23,125 federal debt$110,3783University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia · $20,500 federal debt$109,8844Pennsylvania State University-Main CampusUniversity Park · $26,831 federal debt$103,7285Villanova UniversityVillanova · $27,000 federal debt$103,6016Lehigh UniversityBethlehem · $27,000 federal debt$101,7207Bucknell UniversityLewisburg · $27,000 federal debt$99,5368Drexel UniversityPhiladelphia · $30,860 federal debt$99,3389University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh CampusPittsburgh · $26,548 federal debt$97,32410University of Pittsburgh-JohnstownJohnstown · $26,548 federal debt$97,324
CAREER CONTEXT IN PA
What related occupations pay in Pennsylvania
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
- $164,690
- Middle 50% wage range
- $133,960–$187,270
- State employment
- 9,640
- Projected growth
- +5.5%
- Annual openings
- 14,900
17-2041Chemical Engineers
- State median wage
- $116,970
- Middle 50% wage range
- $91,520–$168,060
- State employment
- 810
- Projected growth
- +4.7%
- Annual openings
- 1,100
25-1032Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary
- State median wage
- $82,070
- Middle 50% wage range
- $41,620–$119,090
- State employment
- 2,990
- Projected growth
- +7.8%
- Annual openings
- 3,900
17-2031Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers
- State median wage
- $122,560
- Middle 50% wage range
- $97,640–$137,870
- State employment
- 950
- Projected growth
- +7.6%
- Annual openings
- 1,200
17-2199Engineers, All Other
- State median wage
- $108,950
- Middle 50% wage range
- $79,890–$138,580
- State employment
- 3,250
- Projected growth
- +3.7%
- Annual openings
- 8,800
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Pennsylvania; 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 | Lafayette College | Easton | $115,726 | $17,000 |
| 2 | Carnegie Mellon University | Pittsburgh | $110,378 | $23,125 |
| 3 | University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia | $109,884 | $20,500 |
| 4 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | University Park | $103,728 | $26,831 |
| 5 | Villanova University | Villanova | $103,601 | $27,000 |
| 6 | Lehigh University | Bethlehem | $101,720 | $27,000 |
| 7 | Bucknell University | Lewisburg | $99,536 | $27,000 |
| 8 | Drexel University | Philadelphia | $99,338 | $30,860 |
| 9 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | Pittsburgh | $97,324 | $26,548 |
| 10 | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | Johnstown | $97,324 | $26,548 |
| 11 | Widener University | Chester | $91,145 | $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 Pennsylvania
What do Chemical Engineering bachelor's degree graduates earn in Pennsylvania?
Across 11 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $101,720 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The median is $26,831 among the 11 programs reporting federal debt.
Which Pennsylvania colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Lafayette College has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.