Notes on employment for Chemists and materials scientists

  • A bachelor�s degree in chemistry or a related discipline is the minimum educational requirement; however, many research jobs require a Ph.D.
  • Job growth will be concentrated in pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing companies and in scientific research and development services firms.
  • Graduates with a master�s degree, and particularly those with a Ph.D., will enjoy better opportunities than those with a bachelor�s degree.





More information on Chemists and materials scientists from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook
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