Chemistry Careers
| Quick Facts: Chemists and Materials Scientists | |
|---|---|
| 2021 Median Pay | $79,760 per year $38.34 per hour |
| Typical Entry-Level Education | Bachelor's degree |
| Work Experience in a Related Occupation | None |
| On-the-job Training | None |
| Number of Jobs, 2021 | 90,600 |
| Job Outlook, 2021-31 | 6% (As fast as average) |
| Employment Change, 2021-31 | 5,700 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Aquinas College students pursuing chemistry majors and minors have forged successful careers in many areas including:
- The Chemical Industry
- Education
- Environmental Science
- Forensic Chemistry
- Human Medicine (see MSU CHM Early Assurance)
- Pharmacy (see FSU COP Early Assurance)
Chemistry majors enjoy nearly 100% employment after graduation. Approximately two-thirds of Aquinas chemistry graduates attend graduate school after leaving Aquinas. The remainder typically find jobs in the chemical industry or related fields within one year of graduation.
Internships
Internships and summer research programs for chemistry students are typically competitively paid positions, often including travel and housing allowances.
Explore careers and internships in Chemistry through the Advantage Center.
Graduate Schools
The AQ Chemistry Department has an excellent reputation in preparing students for graduate
schools such as:
- North Carolina State University
- Pennsylvania State University
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- University of Notre Dame
- University of Wisconsin-Madison
CONTACT INFO
Academic Affairs
(616) 632-2151
academicaffairs@aquinas.edu