Home › Texas A & M University-College Station › Chemical Engineering

Chemical Engineering at Texas A & M University-College Station

College Station, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree
76 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
77
Optimistic
76
Base Case
73
Pessimistic
Earnings $86,176/yr (19% vs median)
AI Risk High (48% exposed)
Job Market Large (30,300 openings/yr)
ROI 21.3x earnings multiple (6.9x out-of-state)
Ranked #6 of 158 Chemical Engineering programs Top 5%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Chemical Engineering graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption		 Base Case
Gradual AI		 Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $1,184K $1,117K $931K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 22.6x 21.3x 17.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 7.3x 6.9x 5.8x
Probability of Field Employment 82% 74% 54%
DegreeOutlook Score 77 76 73

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$52,396
Out-of-state: $161,312 (6.9x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$83,696
-60% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,017
2.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$123,773
44% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $86,176 per year, Chemical Engineering graduates from Texas A & M University-College Station earn slightly above the $72,288 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

The 21.3x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 48% task exposure — and the 21% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The median debt load of $18,017 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

Ranked #6 out of 158 programs, Texas A & M University-College Station's Chemical Engineering program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $86,176 to $123,773 shows 44% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Texas A & M University-College Station

Texas A & M University-College Station accepts 63% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, with 59,099 students enrolled in College Station, TX.

See all programs and financial aid at Texas A & M University-College Station →

Top Career Paths

Architectural and engineering managers $167,740/yr
Chemical engineers $121,860/yr
Engineers, all other $117,750/yr
View all 5 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

Compare & Explore

Compare this program → View all 158 schools offering Chemical Engineering →

Chemical Engineering at Other Schools

Rice University ($87,830) The University of Texas at Austin ($87,365) Lamar University ($87,284) University of Florida ($87,164) University of Wisconsin-Madison ($85,945) Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus ($85,847) University of Virginia-Main Campus ($85,772) Cornell University ($85,578)

Compare Chemical Engineering

Texas A & M University-College Station vs The University of Texas at Austin → Texas A & M University-College Station vs Lamar University → Texas A & M University-College Station vs University of Florida → Texas A & M University-College Station vs University of Wisconsin-Madison → Texas A & M University-College Station vs Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus →

Other Majors at Texas A & M University-College Station

Marine Transportation ($87,444) Computer Engineering ($86,366) Computer Science ($86,084) Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering ($83,389) Computer and Information Sciences, General ($81,231) Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($78,297) Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians ($78,185) Construction Engineering Technologies ($77,799)

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Texas A & M University-College Station's Chemical Engineering program score?
A score of 76/100 indicates strong financial outcomes. Texas A & M University-College Station's Chemical Engineering graduates fare well on earnings, job market size, and return on investment.
How vulnerable is Chemical Engineering to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Chemical Engineering careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 48% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Why does Texas A & M University-College Station rank so high for Chemical Engineering?
The #6 ranking out of 158 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →