What Can I Do With a Major In Chemistry?

UGA Specific Information for Chemistry

Chemistry majors are trained to think both analytically and creatively to solve practical and research problems. Chemistry majors work all primary work sectors: non-profit, education and government, and industry, some proceed to law or medical degrees. Nearly 70 percent of chemists work in industry. Half of the chemists work with research. Bachelor’s degrees qualify for employment with the federal government in quality control and analytical positions, research and for the development of fuels and medicines.

"The Department of Chemistry strives for an ideal balance between knowledge creation and knowledge dissemination in the chemical sciences, with a focus on student training and education. Our mission is to train and mentor students as responsible scientists and scientifically literate professionals, involving them in all aspects of chemistry and the global chemical enterprise." --UGA Chemistry Dept. Mission Statement

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Class of 2021 Career Outcomes for Chemistry*

** Includes Self-Employed

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Employers/Position Title Reported by Class of 2021 Chemistry majors

The information below represents employers and position titles from the Class of 2021 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.

Employer Position Title(s)
Ambiopharm Inc. Purification Chemist
CP Kelco Technologist
LifeSouth Community Blood Centers Laboratory Assistant
Proscribe Medical Scribe
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Senior Quality Control Technician
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Senior Quality Control Technician
University of Georgia Research Assistant
VelocityEHS Authoring Specialist
* denotes no responses received.
*Source: Areas above marked with an Asterisk (*) have been created utilizing data taken from the UGA Career Outcomes Survey. The "Employers Hiring...," "Job Titles of...," "Career Outcomes for...," and "Graduate/Professional Schools and Programs..." information listed above represent UGA Class of 2021 Graduates. The lists are not exhaustive and therefore do not represent all potential career options. Click here for more detailed Career Outcomes information regarding this major.

Graduate/Professional Schools attended by Class of 2021 Chemistry majors

The information below represents graduate/professional schools and programs reported through the Class of 2020 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.

Graduate School Program(s)
Emory University Not Specified
Georgetown University Biotechnology, MS
Harvard University Law, JD
Marshal University Forensics/Crime Scene Investigation, MA
South University Pharmacy, PharmD
University of Georgia Chemistry, PhD
University of Georgia Chemistry, PhD
University of Georgia Chemistry, PhD
University of Michigan Chemistry, PhD
University of Wisconsin Chemistry, PhD
* denotes no responses received.

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