by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 5 U.S. colleges awarded 34 degrees and certificates in Other Chemical Engineering. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 59% of graduates. Graduates earn a median $74,187 one year after completing, rising to $98,363 after four years.
Studying Other Chemical Engineering involves the study of Chemical Engineering, Other. Any Instructional Program In Chemical Engineering Not Listed Above.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, other chemical engineering draws strong interest, with 34 degrees awarded annually. 5 colleges award other chemical engineering degrees, an average of 7 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 11.
By level, the 34 awards include 10 bachelor’s degrees, 20 master’s degrees and 4 doctorates.
Women earned 32% of other chemical engineering degrees and certificates in the latest year (11 of 34). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are Asian (6) and White (4), and international students earned 19.
The most common other chemical engineering credential is the master’s degree: 20 of the 34 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to other chemical engineering call most for Speaking, Reading Comprehension and Critical Thinking, and for knowledge of Engineering and Technology, Mathematics and English Language, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Written Comprehension and Oral Comprehension.
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How long an other chemical engineering degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 10 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 20 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 4 |
Doctoral degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to other chemical engineering, at 36.7%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Doctoral degree | 36.7% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 24.3% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 12.2% |
| Master’s degree | 11.0% |
| Post-doctoral training | 11.0% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 1.3% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 1.2% |
| First professional degree | 1.1% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 0.9% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 0.3% |
Source: O*NET Online.
4 occupations are related to Other Chemical Engineering, with an average median salary of $100,333; the strongest outlook belongs to Architectural and Engineering Managers, at 9.0% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Radio Engineering Teacher, Technical Professor, Electrical Engineering Teacher and Marine Engineering Teacher.
The occupation related to other chemical engineering with the most projected jobs is Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary, at 1,297,204.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,297,204 | -2.0% |
| Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers | 440,884 | 8.0% |
| Chemical Engineers | 215,233 | 0.7% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 207,139 | 9.0% |
Other Chemical Engineering graduates earn a median $74,187 one year after completing their program, $98,363 after four years and $99,039 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $74,187 |
| 4 years | $98,363 |
| 5 years | $99,039 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to other chemical engineering is Chemical Engineers, with a median salary of $130,903.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Chemical Engineers | $130,903 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $101,277 |
| Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers | $89,263 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,889 |
Other Chemical Engineering has 2 similar majors in the Engineering field, which together award 10,525 degrees a year; the largest are Chemical Engineering (10,200) and Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (325). Browse all Engineering majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering | 10,200 |
| Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering | 325 |
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