11 colleges · Pennsylvania
Chemical engineering colleges in Pennsylvania
11 colleges in Pennsylvania offer a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering (3 public). Graduates of the typical program here earned $81,156 a year after graduating, compared with $80,564 nationally.
All chemical engineering programs in Pennsylvania
Sorted by earnings four years after graduation. Click a heading to sort.
| College | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette CollegeEaston, PA | 21 | $76,625 | $115,726 | n/a |
| Carnegie Mellon UniversityPittsburgh, PA | 51 | $82,295 | $110,378 | $21,000 |
| University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PA | 23 | n/a | $109,884 | n/a |
| Pennsylvania State University-Main CampusUniversity Park, PA | 130 | $84,660 | $103,728 | $26,973 |
| Villanova UniversityVillanova, PA | 55 | $79,208 | $103,601 | $27,000 |
| Lehigh UniversityBethlehem, PA | 37 | $87,008 | $101,720 | $21,500 |
| Bucknell UniversityLewisburg, PA | 29 | $80,418 | $99,536 | $27,000 |
| Drexel UniversityPhiladelphia, PA | 55 | $85,445 | $99,338 | $29,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh-JohnstownJohnstown, PA | 18 | $81,156 | $97,324 | $23,750 |
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh CampusPittsburgh, PA | 82 | $81,156 | $97,324 | $23,750 |
| Widener UniversityChester, PA | 10 | $65,508 | $91,145 | n/a |
Frequently asked questions
How many colleges in Pennsylvania offer chemical engineering?
11 colleges in Pennsylvania awarded bachelor's degrees in chemical engineering in 2022-23 or 2023-24, 3 of them public.
Where do chemical engineering graduates earn the most in Pennsylvania?
Lafayette College, with median earnings of $115,726 four years after graduation (programs with at least 5 graduates).
Chemical engineering nationwide · All colleges in Pennsylvania
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field of study file, data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. One-year figures: graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Four-year figures: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. More on the data.