Cheapest Chemical Engineering Colleges in Massachusetts

MIT makes chemical engineering surprisingly affordable with a net price of just $19,813, placing it second cheapest among Massachusetts programs despite its $60,156 sticker price. The state's biotech corridor around Cambridge and Boston creates strong demand for chemical engineers, with graduates earning between $58,303 and $80,964 annually. UMass Lowell offers the lowest net cost at $18,627, while private schools like Tufts reach $35,435, creating a $24,646 spread across the six programs available statewide.

Programs

$18,627 – $43,273

Net Price Range

$70,218

Avg. Program Earnings

86.9%

Avg. Graduation Rate

6 Chemical Engineering Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	University of Massachusetts-Lowell Lowell, Massachusetts	$18,627	$16,570	70.1%	86.0%
2	Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, Massachusetts	$19,813	$60,156	96.1%	4.0%
3	University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, Massachusetts	$23,691	$17,357	83.2%	63.5%
4	Northeastern University Boston, Massachusetts	$32,116	$63,141	90.4%	6.8%
5	Tufts University Medford, Massachusetts	$35,435	$67,844	93.3%	9.7%
6	Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, Massachusetts	$43,273	$59,070	88.4%	57.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

How does MIT compare financially to other Massachusetts chemical engineering programs?

MIT ranks as the second most affordable option with a $19,813 net price, despite having the highest sticker price at $60,156. Students graduate with significantly less debt at $17,000 compared to the state average of around $26,800.

What earning potential do Massachusetts chemical engineering graduates have?

Graduates earn between $58,303 and $80,964 annually, with MIT leading at $80,964. The $22,661 earnings gap reflects both school reputation and the state's strong biotech and pharmaceutical industry presence around Boston.

Is there a significant cost difference between public and private programs?

Public options like UMass Lowell ($18,627) and UMass Amherst ($23,691) offer the lowest net prices. Private schools range from $19,813 at MIT to $43,273 at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, creating substantial variation.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.