Chemical Engineers
- Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Median Yearly Income
$113,416
Most Common Education Level
Bachelor's degree
Projected Job Growth
+7.78%
What do Chemical Engineers do?
Design chemical plant equipment and devise processes for manufacturing chemicals and products, such as gasoline, synthetic rubber, plastics, detergents, cement, paper, and pulp, by applying principles and technology of chemistry, physics, and engineering.
Career Interests Areas
- Realistic
- Investigative
- Conventional
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