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Associate's Degree

Chemical Engineering at North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Raleigh, North Carolina · See Chemical Engineering nationally

Strong return
+$542,975 over 10 years

For graduates of Chemical Engineering at North Carolina State University at Raleigh.

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

0.7 yrs
Break-even
+1,283%
10-year ROI
$103,529
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$103,529$21,155+1,283%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 North Carolina State University at Raleigh

MajorCredentialEarnings (5 yr)Median debt10-yr ROIVerdict
Computer ScienceAssociate's$111,385$20,500+1,478%Strong return
Computer EngineeringAssociate's$110,896$22,681+1,437%Strong return
Chemical EngineeringAssociate's$103,529$21,155+1,283%Strong return
Biomedical/Medical EngineeringAssociate's$99,115$19,872+1,193%Strong return
Computer Software and Media ApplicationsCertificate$143,908$29,283+1,138%Strong return
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringAssociate's$97,818$23,500+1,124%Strong return
Industrial EngineeringAssociate's$96,510$21,096+1,118%Strong return
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space EngineeringAssociate's$94,192$20,750+1,067%Strong return

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Chemical Engineering at North Carolina State University at Raleigh

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10-yr net gain
Break-even
10-yr ROI

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