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If you earn a bachelor's degree or a Master of Science in Chemical Engineering, you can work as a chemical engineer. Many positions in the field only require a 4-year degree, but supervisory and research positions may require a master's degree. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), demand in the field should decrease by two percent between 2008 and 2018, but demand for scientific consulting, energy and biotechnology positions will grow (www.bls.gov). The median salary for chemical engineers was $88,280 in 2009.
If you earn a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, you can work as a college instructor. The BLS reports that chemistry teachers in colleges and universities had median salaries of $68,760 in 2009. Demand for college instructors should also rise by 15% in the 2008-2018 decade. |
