Chemistry, M.S.

Florida Institute of Technology

Chemistry is central to all sciences, providing the mechanism of life processes that explains our interactions with the material world. Chemistry answers the fundamental questions about the nature of matter and its transformations. With a strong math, physics, and chemistry foundation, graduates with a master’s in chemistry find diverse career options in any number of fields including medicine, research and development, forensics, consumer products, food chemistry, and industry.The Occupational Outlook Handbook, published by the US Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, provides detailed information about specific jobs including median annual pay, working conditions and job outlook, among other things.According to the bureau, careers in chemistry are projected to grow 6% through 2020. This includes a wide range of specializations including inorganic, medicine, physical, theoretical, and analytical chemists. Large pharmaceutical and biotechnology firms are projected to have openings at research laboratories, while many other chemists will be employed in colleges and universities. Chemists with advanced degrees will continue to fill senior research and upper-management positions. Industries such as aerospace, pharmaceuticals, medicine, and food technology are also growth areas for chemists.

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