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Associate's Degree

Chemical Engineering at Rice University

Houston, Texas · See Chemical Engineering nationally

Strong return
+$693,228 over 10 years

For graduates of Chemical Engineering at Rice University.

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

0.4 yrs
Break-even
+2,198%
10-year ROI
$117,477
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$117,477$13,178+2,198%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
7Ohio University-Lancaster Campus
Lancaster, OH
Associate's$88,141$22,732+2,103%Strong return
8Ohio University-Zanesville Campus
Zanesville, OH
Associate's$88,141$22,732+2,082%Strong return
9Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus
Chillicothe, OH
Associate's$88,141$22,732+2,080%Strong return
10Ohio University-Southern Campus
Ironton, OH
Associate's$88,141$22,732+2,028%Strong return

Other majors at Rice University

MajorCredentialEarnings (5 yr)Median debt10-yr ROIVerdict
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralAssociate's$213,603$12,373+5,296%Strong return
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringAssociate's$139,102+3,419%Strong return
Chemical EngineeringAssociate's$117,477$13,178+2,198%Strong return
EconomicsAssociate's$104,828$11,644+1,831%Strong return
Business Administration, Management and OperationsCertificate$176,396$41,000+1,820%Strong return
Mechanical EngineeringAssociate's$105,734$15,375+1,778%Strong return
Civil EngineeringAssociate's$94,796+1,762%Strong return
Biomedical/Medical EngineeringAssociate's$89,863+1,578%Strong return

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Chemical Engineering at Rice University

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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.