Chemistry, MS: Career Outlook
Prepare for the Next Step in Your Chemistry Career
The Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates overall employment of chemists and materials scientists is projected to grow 6 percent from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations.1
Chemists and materials scientists research and analyze the chemical properties of substances to develop new materials, products or knowledge. By earning your master’s degree in chemistry, you set yourself apart from others in the field and gain the necessary skills to advance your career and research.
Chemists are sought after by a variety of businesses and industries, including medicine, industrial research, pharmaceuticals and even military intelligence. |
Overall employment of chemists and materials scientists is projected to grow 6 percent from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations.1 |
About 10,000 openings for chemists, biochemists and materials scientists are projected each year, on average, over the decade.1,2 |
Innovations in research areas like nanotechnology and biomaterials, along with the need for new medicines, will fuel the demand for chemists, biochemists and materials scientists.1
No matter what direction your research takes you, The University of Scranton will prepare you for a successful career.
Materials scientist:
$104,380/year1
Materials engineers develop, process, and test materials used to create a wide range of products. They study the properties and structures of metals, ceramics, plastics, composites, nanomaterials (extremely small substances), and other substances in order to create new materials that meet certain mechanical, electrical, and chemical requirements. They also help select materials for specific products and develop new ways to use existing materials.
biochemist:
$103,810/year1
Biochemists and biophysicists study the chemical and physical principles of living things and of biological processes, such as cell development, growth, heredity, and disease. They plan and conduct complex projects in basic and applied research, manage laboratory teams. They may research the effects of substances such as drugs, hormones, and nutrients on tissues and biological processes.2
- Medical laboratories
- Educational institutions
- Industrial research laboratories
- Pharmaceutical industry
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Program Outcomes: Excel as a Scientist
After you've completed your degree, you will be ready to:
| Plan and carry out research projects1 |
| Work with other scientists and engineers on product development and production processes1 |
| Test materials and other substances to make sure safety and quality standards are met1 |
| Present research findings to other scientists and colleagues |
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