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Best Chemical Engineering Schools in Pennsylvania
Top Chemical Engineering programs in Pennsylvania ranked by national standing and graduate earnings -- updated 2026.
Programs listed: 9
Avg major earnings: $93,079
Top Chemical Engineering Programs in Pennsylvania
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Earnings reflect graduates of this specific major.
| # | School | 4yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lafayette College #41 national | $86,678 |
| 2 | Lehigh University #43 national | $93,093 |
| 3 | Bucknell University #65 national | $101,352 |
| 4 | University of Pennsylvania #68 national | $107,816 |
| 5 | Villanova University #77 national | $91,386 |
| 6 | Drexel University #118 national | $90,679 |
| 7 | University of Pittsburgh #267 national | $90,120 |
| 8 | Widener University #475 national | $86,464 |
| 9 | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown #746 national | $90,120 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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