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What kind of jobs can I get with a degree in Chemistry?

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Highlighted Jobs

  • Agricultural Production
  • Environmental Testing
  • Experimental Design
  • Food Science
  • Biotechnology
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Nanomaterials
  • Agrichemicals
  • Molecular Modeling
  • Biosensors
  • Nuclear Medicine
  • Scientific Illustration
  • Patent Law

Graduate School

 Nearly 70% of St. Mary’s students continue their education after graduation.

St. Mary’s chemistry majors have gone on to pursue graduate degrees at the following universities:

  • Cornell University
  • University of Maryland University College
  • University of North America at Chapel Hill
  • University of California, Los Angeles
  • Western Washington University
  • Stanford University School of Medicine
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison
  • University of Maryland School of Medicine
  • Georgetown University
  • University of California, Berkeley
  • University of Maryland Baltimore County
  • McDaniel College

Professional Resources

Chemistry Internships and Jobs

The Center for Career and Professional Development helps students gain valuable job experience through internships year-round. We offer resources to help you find the right opportunity and can guide you through the process of earning academic credit for your internship. If you’re considering an internship or want to explore earning credit, be sure to connect with our Internship Coordinator before getting started!

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