Best Chemical Engineering Degrees in the US by ROI
Top colleges ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment across all active states. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
6
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$801,275
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$58,331
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Grad rate: 67.4% |
AZ | +$997,946 | $94,702 | $28,047 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Drexel University
Grad rate: 77.6% |
PA | +$895,166 | $94,275 | $75,167 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 | Weill Medical College of Cornell University | NY | +$892,200 | $86,610 | N/A | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
University of California-Berkeley
Grad rate: 93.5% |
CA | +$795,064 | $86,024 | $42,708 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Cornell University
Grad rate: 95.2% |
NY | +$725,808 | $86,610 | $83,196 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Manhattan University
Grad rate: 69.1% |
NY | +$501,466 | $73,327 | $62,537 | N/A | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
Find Best Chemical Engineering Degrees by State
Browse Chemical Engineering programs ranked by 20-year ROI in every state that offers this degree.