Program Analysis
At $72,864/yr, Chemical Engineering graduates from Syracuse University land near the $72,288 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.
The financial case is thin at 3.0x — decade earnings barely exceed the cost of attendance. The value proposition here is driven by factors beyond pure ROI.
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 $27,000 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.
Ranked #157 of 158 Chemical Engineering programs, Syracuse University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.