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Associate's Degree

Chemical Engineering at University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California · See Chemical Engineering nationally

Strong return
+$543,793 over 10 years

For graduates of Chemical Engineering at University of Southern California.

Graduate earnings clearly outpace the cost and debt — this degree pays back quickly.

1.1 yrs
Break-even
+774%
10-year ROI
$106,401
Median earnings as of 2024

By credential level

MajorCredentialEarnings (5 yr)Median debt10-yr ROIVerdict
Chemical EngineeringMaster'sNot enough data
Chemical EngineeringCertificateNot enough data
Chemical EngineeringAssociate's$106,401$13,000+774%Strong return
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Chemical Engineering at other colleges

How the same major’s ROI compares elsewhere.

#CollegeCredentialEarnings (5 yr)Median debt10-yr ROIVerdict
1CUNY City College
New York, NY
Associate's$68,626+3,028%Strong return
2University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
Associate's$104,630$19,600+2,848%Strong return
3Ohio University-Eastern Campus
Saint Clairsville, OH
Associate's$88,141$22,732+2,574%Strong return
4San Jose State University
San Jose, CA
Associate's$115,218+2,452%Strong return
5Lamar University
Beaumont, TX
Associate's$110,515$19,500+2,436%Strong return
6University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
Associate's$126,322$18,155+2,322%Strong return
7Rice University
Houston, TX
Associate's$117,477$13,178+2,198%Strong return
8Ohio University-Lancaster Campus
Lancaster, OH
Associate's$88,141$22,732+2,103%Strong return
9Ohio University-Zanesville Campus
Zanesville, OH
Associate's$88,141$22,732+2,082%Strong return
10Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus
Chillicothe, OH
Associate's$88,141$22,732+2,080%Strong return

Other majors at University of Southern California

MajorCredentialEarnings (5 yr)Median debt10-yr ROIVerdict
Computer ScienceAssociate's$180,906$19,625+1,771%Strong return
Computer Software and Media ApplicationsAssociate's$165,219+1,736%Strong return
Computer EngineeringAssociate's$161,292$6,625+1,613%Strong return
Real EstateAssociate's$145,650$19,500+1,287%Strong return
Industrial EngineeringAssociate's$137,590$17,704+1,187%Strong return
Real Estate DevelopmentCertificate$192,849+1,029%Strong return
Computer ScienceCertificate$207,395$51,250+985%Strong return
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingCertificate$225,065$96,260+985%Strong return

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Chemical Engineering at University of Southern California

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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. ROI is computed by Degree Return — see how. Read the methodology. Data as of 2024.