Best Chemical Engineering Schools in Ohio

Ohio has 15 colleges offering Chemical Engineering programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 926 recent graduates. Graduates earn $64,539 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $66,251.

Schools in OH

$64,539

OH Avg. Earnings

$66,251

National Avg.

168

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Chemical Engineering in Ohio

Public Schools (8)

$67,862

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (2)

$69,300

avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $1,438 more in early earnings on average, but typically cost more. Compare net price to determine which offers better ROI.

Chemical Engineering Schools in Ohio, Ranked by Earnings

Ohio State University-Main Campus

Columbus, OH · Public

$69,561

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $66,852

Graduates: 197

Acceptance: 50.8%

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

Cincinnati, OH · Public

$70,456

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $73,396

Graduates: 100

Acceptance: 87.7%

University of Dayton

Dayton, OH · Private

$72,274

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $68,637

Graduates: 62

Acceptance: 61.7%

Case Western Reserve University

Cleveland, OH · Private

$66,325

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $69,285

Graduates: 55

Acceptance: 28.7%

Miami University-Oxford

Oxford, OH · Public

$66,541

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $68,519

Graduates: 58

Acceptance: 82.1%

University of Toledo

Toledo, OH · Public

$72,742

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $66,253

Graduates: 60

Acceptance: 94.8%

University of Akron Main Campus

Akron, OH · Public

$71,015

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $66,094

Graduates: 74

Acceptance: 70.9%

Youngstown State University

Youngstown, OH · Public

$75,204

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $60,173

Graduates: 35

Acceptance: 80.3%

Ohio University-Eastern Campus

Saint Clairsville, OH ·

$57,318

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $60,469

Graduates: 39

Acceptance: N/A

#10

Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus

Chillicothe, OH ·

$57,318

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $60,469

Graduates: 39

Acceptance: N/A

#11

Ohio University-Southern Campus

Ironton, OH ·

$57,318

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $60,469

Graduates: 39

Acceptance: N/A

#12

Ohio University-Lancaster Campus

Lancaster, OH ·

$57,318

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $60,469

Graduates: 39

Acceptance: N/A

#13

Ohio University-Main Campus

Athens, OH · Public

$57,318

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $60,469

Graduates: 39

Acceptance: 84.8%

#14

Ohio University-Zanesville Campus

Zanesville, OH ·

$57,318

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $60,469

Graduates: 39

Acceptance: N/A

#15

Cleveland State University

Cleveland, OH · Public

$60,061

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $56,703

Graduates: 51

Acceptance: 95.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Chemical Engineering in Ohio?

Ohio State University-Main Campus ranks #1 for Chemical Engineering in Ohio with median graduate earnings of $69,561 within two years of graduation. There are 15 schools offering Chemical Engineering programs in the state.

How much do Chemical Engineering graduates earn in Ohio?

Chemical Engineering graduates in Ohio earn an average of $64,539 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 Ohio?

Case Western Reserve University is the most selective Chemical Engineering program in Ohio with an acceptance rate of 28.7%. The average acceptance rate across Chemical Engineering programs in the state is 73.7%.

Should I attend a public or private school for Chemical Engineering in Ohio?

In Ohio, private Chemical Engineering programs produce average earnings of $69,300 vs $67,862 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 8 public and 2 private options in the state.

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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.