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What Can You Do With a Chemistry Degree?

The science of matter and reactions, behind medicine, clean energy, and new materials. We track 6 careers that a Chemistry degree commonly leads to, with median pay from $60,780 to $170,910 depending on the role and how far you take it.

How these numbers work: A major does not have its own salary. The pay above comes from the 6 careers below that a Chemistry degree commonly leads to, using each one's national median wage from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Entry-level roles sit toward the bottom of that range and advanced or graduate-level roles toward the top, so where you land depends on the specific career and any further education. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook (wages May 2023, projections 2022-2032) and O*NET.

Careers this major leads to

Dentist$170,910 median · About averagePharmacist$132,750 median · About averagePhysician Assistant$126,010 median · Much faster than averageBiomedical Scientist / Researcher$102,590 median · Faster than averageEnvironmental Scientist$78,980 median · Faster than averageMedical Laboratory Scientist$60,780 median · Faster than average

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Salary and job-growth figures: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook (wages May 2023, projections 2022-2032) and O*NET. National figures; actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.