CONTACT US:
CLA Career Services
135 Johnston Hall
101 Pleasant St SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
email: cclc@umn.edu
phone: 612-624-7577
fax: 612-625-4832
hours: 8 am - 4:30 pm, M-F
CLA Career Services are offered through
the Career and Community Learning Center (CCLC)
CCLC Staff
Resource Room
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What can I do with a major in...
Chemistry?
You can do a lot with this major! Chemistry majors go on to successful careers in many sciences, academics, politics, government, publishing, research, and much more. Many Chemistry majors specialize further in graduate school.
A Chemistry degree is available through the Institute of Technology (IT) or the College of Liberal Arts (CLA). CLA offers a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry. IT offers a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. The requirements for these programs are similar. Talk to an adviser to learn more and to choose which program is right for you.
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For information beyond what you find below, stop by the Career and Community Learning Center in 135 Johnston Hall. We have huge What Can I Do With a Major in.... ? binders, including one for every single major in CLA. We update these binders all the time, and in them you'll find more in-depth information than we can provide here. You can also get individual guidance exploring majors and career paths. Stop by.
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Career Titles of U of M Alumni with this Major
Below are job titles of recent graduates and experienced professionals. Linked job titles provide more information about the individual and their background. Please keep in mind that individual profiles may have changed since this information was first compiled.
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Other Common Career Titles for this Major:
(Some fields require a graduate degree.)
- Biochemist
- Cereal Chemist
- Chemical Engineer
- Color Development Chemist
- Consultant
- FDA Inspector
- Food Chemist
- Forensics Chemist
- Lab Technician
- Nutritionist
- Organic Chemist
- Pharmacist
- Researcher
- Soil Chemist
- Teacher
- Technical Writer
- Toxologist
- Water Chemist
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Skills You Acquire with this Major
Chemistry majors develop skills
that are applicable to a wide variety of careers. These skills include:
- Critical thinking and analysis skills
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Skills in data management and interpretation
- Written communication skills
- Research and laboratory skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work
independently and collaboratively
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Public Service Opportunities
If you're interested in doing volunteer work related to this major, the Career and Community Learning Center can help. Advisors at our 345 Fraser Hall office can guide your search for a volunteer position that matches your interests. When you volunteer in the community, you work for a good cause and explore potential career options. Volunteering also provides you with opportunities to network, build your resume, and develop professional skills.
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