Chemical Engineering Profession
A degree in chemical engineering prepares you for many career
opportunities in industry and government. There is a high
demand for professionals in this field to work with basic
chemicals, petrochemicals, synthetic chemicals, synthetic
fibers and fuels, polymeric materials, microbial materials,
and enzymes. Chemistry's ties to microelectronics and
pharmaceuticals further emphasize the need for future
chemical engineers. Chemical engineers also work to
improve the environment and make energy conversion
more efficient. All of these endeavors require the
rigorous and broad expertise that is characteristic of
a chemical engineering background.
Initial job assignments are often in process design and
development or plant project engineering. Many companies
have rotation plans which enable new chemical engineers to
work in several positions, departments, or operations before
settling into a specific career function. Also, chemical
engineering has been shown to be excellent training for
corporate management.
Opportunities are also available for chemical engineers in
polymers, petrochemicals, medicine, biotechnology, research,
and teaching. Spring 2000 starting salaries averaged $49,500
per year for University of Akron BS graduates.
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