Program Analysis
At $67,322/yr, Chemical Engineering graduates from Ohio University-Lancaster Campus land near the $72,288 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.
Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 32.9x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Chemical Engineering programs nationally.
Some AI exposure exists in Chemical Engineering's typical career paths, with 48% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 17% gap from the optimistic case.
The median debt load of $22,732 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.
At #40 of 158 nationally, this is a top-5% Chemical Engineering program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.
Earnings grow from $67,322 to $88,141 over five years — a 31% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.