Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $71,160 track close to the $72,288 national median for Chemical Engineering programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.
An earnings multiple of 4.3x 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 18% gap from the optimistic case.
At $27,000 in median debt against $71,160 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.
Ranked #139 of 158 Chemical Engineering programs, Widener University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.
Earnings grow from $71,160 to $99,021 over five years — a 39% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.