The average annual wage of the occupations is $122,910 and $59 per hour. 4 vocational programs could be taken for the Chemical Engineers career. Based on BLS data, a total of 21,140 employees were employed in the Occupation.
The following 4 vocational programs are required or helpful to prepare Chemical Engineers.
The tuition, program length, and completion time program information is average amounts over all schools that offer each program. This information is only for vocational programs (i.e. certificate programs) and not for bachelor's or graduate degrees.
| Program Name | Number of Schools | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering | 3 | $36,544 | - | - | - |
| Polymer/Plastics Engineering | 1 | $29,086 | - | - | - |
| Paper Science and Engineering | 1 | $19,329 | - | - | - |
The following 17 occupations are related to Chemical Engineers.
| Occupation | Total Employees | Annual Wages | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 208K | $172,290 | $83 |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | 19,320 | $106,700 | $51 |
| Industrial Engineers | 333K | $103,150 | $50 |
| Materials Engineers | 24,630 | $110,430 | $53 |
| Mechanical Engineers | 281K | $105,220 | $51 |
| Nuclear Engineers | 12,710 | $126,950 | $61 |
| Petroleum Engineers | 20,390 | $148,590 | $71 |
| Engineers, All Other | 151K | $118,350 | $57 |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 73,020 | $66,640 | $32 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 38,930 | $67,990 | $33 |
| Chemists | 83,530 | $95,560 | $46 |
| Materials Scientists | 8,810 | $112,440 | $54 |
| Chemical Technicians | 55,880 | $60,920 | $29 |
| Power Plant Operators | 31,490 | $91,880 | $44 |
| Chemical Plant and System Operators | 17,980 | $79,450 | $38 |
| Plant and System Operators, All Other | 15,370 | $59,890 | $29 |
| Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders | 120K | $57,350 | $28 |
The following 7 schools offer the vocational programs and certificate courses for preparing Chemical Engineers. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.