Chemistry

Jordan Hu College of Science and Liberal Arts

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$64,700

Starting Salary, NJIT Average

In 2016, the Food and Drug Administration hired the most employees titled “Chemistry,” with an average salary of $108,445.

What do Chemistry majors do?

Skill Set

Chemistry majors explore the chemistry of living things to solve problems in medicine, agriculture, food processing and more. Chemistry majors are trained with solid grounding in the sciences, mathematics and engineering, along with lab skills, allowing them to apply theory to practical areas of chemistry. From drug discovery and disease diagnostics to innovative product manufacturing, the broad knowledge possessed by chemists makes them integral members of groundbreaking collaborative research efforts that address society’s most pressing needs.

Career Prospects

Where do Chemistry majors work?

Common Job Titles

Technical Area Lead
Operations Analyst
Senior Scientist
Laboratory Manager

Top Employers

Mylan
NYU Langone Health
Bristol Myers Squibb
Merck

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