The Chemistry minor offers foundational knowledge in chemical principles and laboratory skills, supporting careers in scientific research, healthcare and environmental science.
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$6,356*
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Career Outlook & Potential Earnings
Graduates of this program may find opportunities in the following careers. Data sourced from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary
Teach courses pertaining to the chemical and physical properties and compositional changes of substances. Work may include providing instruction in the methods of qualitative and quantitative chemical
Teach courses pertaining to the chemical and physical properties and compositional changes of substances. Work may include providing instruction in the methods of qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching, and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Median Annual Wage
$93,250
Wage Range
$57,870 – $172,110
Projected Growth
Below Average
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Master’s degree, Post-doctoral training, Doctoral degree
Chemical Technicians
Conduct chemical and physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative and quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, and gaseous materials for research and development of new produc
Conduct chemical and physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative and quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, and gaseous materials for research and development of new products or processes, quality control, maintenance of environmental standards, and other work involving experimental, theoretical, or practical application of chemistry and related sciences.
Median Annual Wage
$60,390
Wage Range
$41,740 – $92,040
Projected Growth
Average
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Bachelor’s degree, High school diploma or equivalent, Some college, no degree
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
Teach courses in the physical sciences, except chemistry and physics. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching, and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Median Annual Wage
$103,170
Wage Range
$59,700 – $203,190
Projected Growth
Average
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Master’s degree, Doctoral degree, Post-doctoral training
Chemists
Bright OutlookConduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses or experiments in laboratories for quality or process control or to develop new products or knowledge.
Median Annual Wage
$91,240
Wage Range
$58,460 – $160,830
Projected Growth
Bright
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Bachelor’s degree, Doctoral degree, Master’s degree
Biochemists and Biophysicists
Bright OutlookStudy the chemical composition or physical principles of living cells and organisms, their electrical and mechanical energy, and related phenomena. May conduct research to further understanding of the
Study the chemical composition or physical principles of living cells and organisms, their electrical and mechanical energy, and related phenomena. May conduct research to further understanding of the complex chemical combinations and reactions involved in metabolism, reproduction, growth, and heredity. May determine the effects of foods, drugs, serums, hormones, and other substances on tissues and vital processes of living organisms.
Median Annual Wage
$127,410
Wage Range
$74,290 – $201,110
Projected Growth
Bright
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Post-doctoral training, Bachelor’s degree, Doctoral degree
Chemical Engineers
Design chemical plant equipment and devise processes for manufacturing chemicals and products, such as gasoline, synthetic rubber, plastics, detergents, cement, paper, and pulp, by applying principles
Design chemical plant equipment and devise processes for manufacturing chemicals and products, such as gasoline, synthetic rubber, plastics, detergents, cement, paper, and pulp, by applying principles and technology of chemistry, physics, and engineering.
Median Annual Wage
$125,040
Wage Range
$79,420 – $182,880
Projected Growth
Average
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Bachelor’s degree, Post-baccalaureate certificate, Post-master’s certificate
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