Career Opportunities A degree in chemistry and biochemistry opens up a myriad of employment opportunities. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that 36,000 jobs for chemists will open up between 1996 and 2006. In part, these opportunities arise from a large chemical industry and a growing biotechnology industry.
Chemists also pursue academic careers at high schools, colleges and universities.
Many chemists seek employment in the health-care professions after graduate work. Furthermore, the study of chemistry imparts skills and knowledge that are applicable to an even broader range of career options.