Chemical Engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology

Hoboken, NJ · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree
61 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
62
Optimistic
61
Base Case
58
Pessimistic
Earnings $79,339/yr (10% vs median)
AI Risk High (48% exposed)
Job Market Large (30,300 openings/yr)
ROI 3.8x earnings multiple
Ranked #132 of 158 Chemical Engineering programs

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 $961K $915K $783K
Earnings Multiple 3.9x 3.8x 3.2x
Probability of Field Employment 82% 74% 54%
DegreeOutlook Score 62 61 58

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$243,808
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$161,872
34% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,686
4.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$101,659
28% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Stevens Institute of Technology's Chemical Engineering graduates start at $79,339/yr — above the $72,288 national average, though not by a wide margin.

An earnings multiple of 3.8x 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 19% gap from the optimistic case.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $26,686 in median debt clears quickly against $79,339 in annual earnings.

Ranked #132 of 158 Chemical Engineering programs, Stevens Institute of Technology falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Earnings grow from $79,339 to $101,659 over five years — a 28% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About Stevens Institute of Technology

Stevens Institute of Technology's 43% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, a compact campus enrolling 4,084 students in Hoboken, NJ. After financial aid, the average student pays $161,872 over four years — 34% below sticker price.

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Top Career Paths

Architectural and engineering managers $167,740/yr
Chemical engineers $121,860/yr
Engineers, all other $117,750/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Chemical Engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology?
This program scores 61/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Chemical Engineering programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.
Will AI replace Chemical Engineering careers?
With 48% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $782,604 in decade earnings vs $960,512 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →