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Chemistry

Bachelor of Science



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Modern chemistry occupies a central position among the sciences. The goal of chemical science is to discover the fundamental regularities by which matter in its multitude of aggregations interacts with energy in its many forms. Mathematical models and physical principles are utilized in the interpretation of chemical concepts. The organization of chemical knowledge leads to an understanding of natural phenomena in the real world of earth and life sciences.

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Chemistry Pathways

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Featured Careers

Find your calling. Explore high-earning careers with entry-level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

  • Chemical Technicians

    Bachelor's degree, High school diploma/GED

    • Job growth: Rising
    • Low salary: 39,030
    • High salary: 90,990
    • Average salary: 57790
    Rising Job Growth $ 57,790 Average Salary $39,030 $90,990

  • Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary

    Master's degree, Post-doctoral training

    • Job growth: Stable
    • Low salary: 52,870
    • High salary: 171,600
    • Average salary: 86220
    Stable Job Growth $ 86,220 Average Salary $52,870 $171,600

  • Chemists

    Bachelor's degree, Doctoral degree

    • Job growth: Rising
    • Low salary: 53,210
    • High salary: 154,430
    • Average salary: 84150
    Rising Job Growth $ 84,150 Average Salary $53,210 $154,430

All Careers in Chemistry (50)

Clinical Research CoordinatorsBachelor's degree, Certificate after high schoolRising161,180
Natural Sciences ManagersBachelor's degree, Post-doctoral trainingRising161,180
Water Resource SpecialistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising161,180
Chemical EngineersBachelor's degreeRising121,860
Clinical Data ManagersBachelor's degreeRising112,590
Data Scientists- n/aRising112,590
Digital Forensics Analysts- n/aRising108,970
Bioengineers & Biomedical EngineersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising106,950
Health Specialties Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeRising105,620
Environmental EngineersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising104,170
Materials ScientistsBachelor's degree, Doctoral degreeRising104,160
Health Informatics SpecialistsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising103,790
Biochemists & BiophysicistsPost-doctoral training, Doctoral degreeRising103,650
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, & Space Sciences Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable101,390
Project Management Specialists- n/aRising100,750
Water/Wastewater EngineersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising99,590
Physics Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeStable97,360
Clinical Nurse SpecialistsMaster's degreeRising93,600
Detectives & Criminal InvestigatorsHigh school diploma/GED, Associate's degreeDeclining93,580
Police Identification & Records OfficersAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeDeclining93,580
Molecular & Cellular BiologistsPost-doctoral training, Bachelor's degreeRising93,330
Environmental Science Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingStable87,710
MicrobiologistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising87,330
Chemistry Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Post-doctoral trainingStable86,220
Food Scientists & TechnologistsBachelor's degree, Doctoral degreeRising85,310
ChemistsBachelor's degree, Doctoral degreeRising84,150
Biological Science Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingRising83,460
Environmental Restoration PlannersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising80,060
Industrial EcologistsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising80,060
Mathematical Science Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable79,350
CoronersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable78,420
Conservation ScientistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising67,950
Forensic Science TechniciansCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDRising67,440
Calibration Technologists & Technicians- n/aRising65,040
Industrial Engineering Technologists & TechniciansSome college, Associate's degreeStable64,790
Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists & Technicians- n/aStable64,790
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical EducationBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining64,580
Middle School TeachersBachelor's degree, Certificate after collegeDeclining62,970
Elementary School TeachersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining62,340
Quality Control AnalystsHigh school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degreeRising60,130
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, & English as a Second Language InstructorsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining59,950
Social Science Research AssistantsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising58,040
Chemical TechniciansBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising57,790
Biological TechniciansBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising52,000
Food Science TechniciansBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising49,430
Agricultural TechniciansHigh school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degreeRising46,790
TutorsBachelor's degree, Some collegeDeclining40,090
HistotechnologistsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable
Medical & Clinical Laboratory TechniciansBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable
Special Education Teachers, Elementary School- n/aDeclining

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