My University offers a chance to get a B. Chem at the same time as my Chemical Engineering degree, all it takes is another year of classes.
I want my career to allow me to work in as many different countries as possible.
How would an Engineering career with the B. Chem compare to one without?
2006-08-02 07:03:29 · 3 answers · asked by fluffball1986 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
It will deffinitely give you more options! I degree in B. Chem is more general compared to a degree in Chemical Engineering. Chemical engineering provides you with the oppourtunity to work only as an Engineer but with a B.Chem you can take the responsibilites of a Biology major or other sciences that are general in nature.
2006-08-02 07:57:52 · answer #1 · answered by organicchem 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, the B.Chem degree could be valuable as long as you choose a job that would make use of it. You should also, however, consider going for a master's degree in Chem Engr or in Chemistry instead. It would take more than a year extra, but it should pay off more than the B Chem degree would.
A PhD can definately make a difference in your career progress 10-15 years from now (and it is in reality very unlikely for a person to go back to get a PhD later).
2006-08-02 10:59:25 · answer #2 · answered by Steve 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know what country you live in, but in the US the chemistry degree along with the chemical engineering degree may give you a broader opportunity. However, I don't think it will pay for itself. Given the average starting salary for a chemical engineer in the US, the one year of lost wages and additional year of college expenses, it would take several years to make up the lost earnings.
2006-08-02 14:33:39 · answer #3 · answered by richard Alvarado 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋