Chemistry is in the molecules making up our body, in the polymers that clothe it, and pharmaceuticals that cure its ills. Chemistry in our environment, in the molecules that pollute it and the methods that clean it. If you possess a curiosity about our physical world and a desire to improve the quality of life, consider a major in chemistry. Currently in demand, chemistry majors can expect a wide variety of career choices with good salaries and low unemployment rates. Approximately half of our students enter industry, business, or government agencies where employment usually involves laboratory testing or research immediately after graduation.
Examples are petrochemicals, plastics, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and environmental analysis.
Opportunities do not stop here because half of the chemists employed in these areas are involved in management, production, sales, and marketing. Some of our students complement the chemistry degree with a teaching certificate and pursue careers in secondary education. Others use their strong chemical background in nontraditional areas such as science writing, scientific computing, mass communications, and library and information science. A chemistry degree also provides access to graduate and professional schools. Half of our students pursue an advanced education.