Job Outlook
Students who are pursuing a bachelor of science degree in chemistry can choose from a variety of challenging and lucrative careers.
Students graduating with a degree in chemistry can be employed in the areas of:
- Chemical education - annual earning potential of $50,000 - $60,0000
- Chemical sales and marketing - annual earning potential of $50,000 - $60,000
- Forensic chemistry - annual earning potential of $50,000 - $60,000
- Hazardous waste management - annual earning potential of $50,000 - $60,000
- Environmental chemistry - annual earning potential of $60,000 - $70,000
- Food and flavor chemistry - annual earning potential of $60,000 - $70,000
- Science writing - annual earning potential of $60,000 - $70,000
- Analytical chemistry - annual earning potential of $70,000 - $80,0000
Many students also choose graduate school for advanced degrees.