Program Analysis
At $71,411/yr, Chemical Engineering graduates from Kettering University land near the $72,288 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.
An earnings multiple of 4.0x means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition, but not by a dramatic margin. Returns are positive but modest.
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 15% gap from the optimistic case.
The median debt load of $29,000 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.
Ranked #156 of 158 Chemical Engineering programs, Kettering University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.