$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.


Degrees Offered

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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