Chemical Engineering
Job DescriptionChemical engineers apply chemistry, physics, and math to
create more valuable and economical materials. Within chemical engineering,
there are two broad categories, chemical process engineers and chemical product
engineers. Chemical process engineers work on the designing, manufacturing, and operation of machinery in an industrial setting. Chemical engineers develop new substances for products such as foods, cosmetics,
cleaners, and pharmaceutical ingredients.
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Employment Opportunities
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Education
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SalaryChemical engineers make an annual salary starting at $55,000 and up.
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Trends*Trends are popular techniques, processes, and styles that are reoccurring in our modern society.
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Job OutlookChemical Engineering is predicted to grow 4 percent in the next decade. There is a direct correlation between the demand for chemical engineers and the demand for products from various manufacturing facilities. There are constantly new emerging technologies; therefore, there is a large availability of employment opportunities.
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