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, industry, 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). 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 our office in 135 Johnston Hall. Our popular "What Can I Do With a Major in ___?" binders are filled with information about every major in CLA. These binders are updated regularly and contain more information than we can provide here. When you visit, you can also get individual assistance as you explore majors and career paths.
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Career Titles of Alumni with this Major
Below is a small sampling of CLA alumni job titles. (Individual profiles may have changed since this information was first gathered.)
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Common Career Titles for this Major
(Some fields require a graduate degree.)
- Biochemist
- Cereal Chemist
- Chemical Engineer
- Chemical Manufacturer
- Color Development Chemist
- Consultant
- FDA Inspector
- Food Chemist
- Forensic Scientist
- Geochemist
- Lab Technician
- Nutritionist
- Organic Chemist
- Pharmacist
- Professor
- Quality Control Analyst
- Research Analyst
- 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:
- Strong analysis skills
- Critical thinking and analysis skills
- Creative 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 help you find a related volunteer position. By volunteering in the community, you can work for a good cause, explore career options, gain experience, and build your professional network.
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