Program Analysis
At $63,870/yr, Chemical Engineering graduates from University of Kansas land near the $72,288 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.
Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 17.3x 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 16% gap from the optimistic case.
The median debt load of $20,500 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.
Ranked #86 of 158 Chemical Engineering programs, University of Kansas falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.
Earnings grow from $63,870 to $86,557 over five years — a 36% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.