Utah · Chemical Engineering

Best colleges for Chemical Engineering in Utah

Ranked by graduate earnings

Brigham Young University, University of Utah and Snow College award the most Chemical Engineering degrees and certificates in Utah: 87, 75 and 1 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 4 Utah colleges offer Chemical Engineering and award 164 degrees and certificates a year in all.

Chemical Engineering is a dynamic field of engineering focused on the design and operation of chemical plants and the optimization of production processes. This program is ideal for students interested in applying principles from…

Institutions
4
offering CIP 14.07
States offered
49
with a program page
Degrees / yr
164
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
$73,841
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
2
College Scorecard
Median net price
$13,712
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
55%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Chemical Engineers
$96,460
BLS OEWS May 2025

Top 2 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Ranked by median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard. Programs with fewer than 20 graduates a year, a graduation rate under 30%, or online, degree-completion or graduate-only status rank after the rest.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Brigham Young University
Provo Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$77,5658781%$13,712$13,980
2University of Utah
Salt Lake City Public · Bachelor's degree
$73,8417565%—$22,750

Colleges awarding the most Chemical Engineering degrees in Utah

Top 3 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1Brigham Young University
Provo Private not-for-profit
87$77,565
2University of Utah
Salt Lake City Public
75$73,841
3Snow College
Ephraim Public
1Not reported
Show the other 1 Utah colleges offering Chemical Engineering
InstitutionCityControlGraduates / yr
Salt Lake Community CollegeSalt Lake CityPublic1

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Chemical Engineers (SOC 17-2041).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+2.6%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~1,100
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$121,860
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

ScienceCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionActive LearningMathematicsSpeaking

What Chemical Engineers earn in Utah

Jobs in Utah
—
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$96,460
median $85,520
Best-paying metro
$107,150
Ogden, UT

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Chemical Engineering programs in Utah.

Which Utah colleges award the most Chemical Engineering degrees?+

Brigham Young University (87 graduates a year), University of Utah (75 graduates a year) and Snow College (1 graduate a year) award the most Chemical Engineering degrees and certificates in Utah, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 4 Utah colleges offer Chemical Engineering.

Which Chemical Engineering program in Utah has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, Brigham Young University tops the list at $77,565. Compare it against graduates a year, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Chemical Engineers earn in Utah?+

The average annual wage for Chemical Engineers in Utah is $96,460 (median $85,520). Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Chemical Engineering program?+

Chemical Engineering is a dynamic field of engineering focused on the design and operation of chemical plants and the optimization of production processes. This program is ideal for students interested in applying principles from…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop science, critical thinking, reading comprehension, active learning, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Chemical Engineers?+

The national job outlook is about +2.6% growth with around 1,100 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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