I am in chemE major in UCSB and recently I've been thinking if I should switch to chemstry B.S. major or stay in chemE. Which one earns more $? And which one is more useful?
2007-03-17 12:06:39 · 6 answers · asked by Leon 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
i used to be a chem E major, until i learned that it is basically high-tech plumbing. Chem sounds much more interesting than chem E, but i think that the engineering degree is in a little higher demand just going by looking at the job market.
2007-03-17 12:15:40 · answer #1 · answered by Tom B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no longer rather. i'm a chemistry significant and function a brother who's an engineering significant. My diploma has little to no longer something to do with engineering and finding on the classes you're taking over the chemistry ingredient you will no longer even get into the instruments used for chemistry each and every now and then. So rather you likely might desire to flow to a distinctive college because of the fact majoring in chemistry probably won't do you lots sturdy for chemical engineering.
2016-10-18 22:59:16 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The chem emgineering degree will be much more valuable, especially at the B.S. level
Chem Eng. is traditionally one of the highest earning Bachelors degrees right out of college. It is considered a professional degree and you are put right to work on interesting projects.
Chemistry is a wonderful field, but without a PhD you will always be second class.
I started as a Ch.Eng. many years ago and then earned an MBA. This was a powerful combination and worked very well for me. I was a Sr. VP at a major chem co and finished my career as CEO of a small start up.
2007-03-17 13:36:11 · answer #3 · answered by reb1240 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are simply after making more money, picking one is not the significant factor. It's going to be how willing you are to moving (typically along the E. or W. coasts) & moving up the chain. I would suggest determining how you operate best personally (& what you enjoy doing); then making a choice. Do you enjoy projects & real application,or R&D / working more solo or independantly? I'd say the regular $ is w/ projects & medical related ones are best...)
2007-03-17 12:21:00 · answer #4 · answered by Craig D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whatever your career choice, be prepared to switch. Chem engineer may end up in plant environments more often than chemists. Chemists can do research, CSI stuff, teaching, routine analysis in labs etc. A good chem engineer can make big bucks if they are willing to travel. Chemists usually are stuck to benchs. Easy to switch from CE to Chemist if you want to settle down.
2007-03-17 16:44:54 · answer #5 · answered by Brian T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING uber alles!
2007-03-17 12:15:45 · answer #6 · answered by cattbarf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋