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Career Options
For those majoring in chemistry, there are a number of lucrative career paths after college.
Want to learn more about potential career opportunities for your major? “What You Can Do with a Major In…?,” brought to you by the VMI Office of Career Services, provides an overview of a variety of occupation options. Enroll today in FOCUS 2 using the access code "keydet" to sign-up and start to explore your options after VMI.
Here are some examples of occupations that may interest you:
| OCCUPATION | US NATIONAL MEAN SALARY |
|---|---|
| Biochemist | $94,340 |
| Biophysicist | $94,340 |
| Chemist | $80,820 |
| Conservation Scientist | $69,290 |
| Forensic Science Technician | $60,690 |
| Industrial Air Pollution Analyst | $75,360 |
| Technical & Scientific Publications Editor | $66,080 |
| Technical Publications Writer | $73,160 |
| Toxicologist | $95,000 |
* Salary data provided by Focus2 and US Department of Labor (2022)
