Best Chemical Engineering Graduate Schools

Engineers seeking to enter senior and managerial roles may opt for a master’s degree in chemical engineering. This graduate degree takes 1-2 year to complete and can lead to a competitive advantage in the job market. Find the best chemical engineering graduate schools in the U.S. below.

Our master’s in chemical engineering rankings cover 8 of the 79 universities available, accounting for 22% of total student conferrals. Three years after completing their degree, graduates earn a weighted average salary of $83,792.

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#1 in Chemical Engineering | #64 in Engineering
Economic score 0.50

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $73,949

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.5

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $35,913

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#2 in Chemical Engineering | #85 in Engineering

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York

Economic score 0.60

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $68,721

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.5

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $34,074

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#3 in Chemical Engineering | #100 in Engineering

Columbia University

New York, New York

Economic score 1.17

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $67,852

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.9

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $64,080

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

How long does it take to pay down debt in chemical engineering?

Years

Under a year

The average debt accrued from a master's degree in chemical engineering is covered by average graduate earnings in under a year.

How much do graduates with a master's degree in chemical engineering earn?

Salary

$89,798

The median master's degree in chemical engineering graduate earns $89,798 4 years after graduating.

How much does a master's degree in chemical engineering cost?

Net cost

$20,507

The average annual cost of a master's degree in chemical engineering is $20,507. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.

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