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Best Chemical Engineering Schools in Missouri

Missouri has 3 colleges offering Chemical Engineering programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 182 recent graduates. Graduates earn $64,233 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $66,251.

3
Schools in MO
$64,233
MO Avg. Earnings
$66,251
National Avg.
168
Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Chemical Engineering in Missouri

Public Schools (2)
$65,591
avg. 2yr earnings
Private Schools (1)
$61,516
avg. 2yr earnings

Public schools in Missouri produce comparable or higher early earnings for Chemical Engineering graduates, often at lower cost — making them strong value options.

Chemical Engineering Schools in Missouri, Ranked by Earnings

#1
Washington University in St Louis logo

Washington University in St Louis

St. Louis, MO · Private

$61,516
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $73,913
Graduates: 19
Acceptance: 12.0%
#2
University of Missouri-Columbia logo

University of Missouri-Columbia

Columbia, MO · Public

$62,012
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $69,895
Graduates: 46
Acceptance: 77.0%
#3
Missouri University of Science and Technology logo

Missouri University of Science and Technology

Rolla, MO · Public

$69,170
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $64,363
Graduates: 117
Acceptance: 73.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Chemical Engineering in Missouri?
Washington University in St Louis ranks #1 for Chemical Engineering in Missouri with median graduate earnings of $61,516 within two years of graduation. There are 3 schools offering Chemical Engineering programs in the state.
How much do Chemical Engineering graduates earn in Missouri?
Chemical Engineering graduates in Missouri earn an average of $64,233 within two years of graduation. This is 3% below the national average of $66,251 for this major.
What is the hardest Chemical Engineering school to get into in Missouri?
Washington University in St Louis is the most selective Chemical Engineering program in Missouri with an acceptance rate of 12.0%. The average acceptance rate across Chemical Engineering programs in the state is 54.0%.
Should I attend a public or private school for Chemical Engineering in Missouri?
In Missouri, private Chemical Engineering programs produce average earnings of $61,516 vs $65,591 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 2 public and 1 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Missouri

Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $71,527 Computer Engineering $71,505 Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering $65,800 Computer Science $65,538 Construction Management $63,297 Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods $61,065 Computer and Information Sciences, General $60,556 Engineering-Related Fields $58,979
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.