Chemistry Major — careers and salary
Chemistry opens pharma, materials, and increasingly clean-energy roles. Here's what the market looks like.
Career fit →Career paths
- Pharmaceutical chemist — $90K median
- Materials scientist — $105K median
- Chemical engineer (with additional coursework) — $110K median
- Forensic chemist — $75K median
- Environmental chemist — $85K median
- Battery / clean energy researcher — $110K median (booming)
Frequently asked questions
Do you need a PhD for chemistry careers?
For research roles, yes. For industry positions in pharma or materials, bachelor's + master's is often enough.
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