2. Qualities
• These were the people in high school who…
– were attentive and creative
– spoke and wrote well
– thought math and chemistry were easy
3. What do they even do…?
• Create everyday items from raw materials
– Paper
– Plastics
– Drugs
– Fertilizers
– Foods
4. How do I get a job?
• Must have a bachelor’s degree in Chemical
Engineering
– ABET accreditation
• A masters degree qualifies you to teach in
schools
• University of Iowa: $93,502 for 4 years of
schooling
• Stanford University: $235,384 for 4 years of
schooling
5. Other requirements
• MUST be licensed
– Fundamentals of Engineering Exam
– Professional Engineering Exam
6. Typical Workday
• Develop safety procedures for use of
chemicals
• Test products and troubleshoot problems
• Conduct research
• Make processes faster and more efficient
7. The Workplace
• Team-oriented environment
• Can work in…
– Labs
– Offices
– Biotech labs
– Industrial plants
– Healthcare
– Refineries
– It is not uncommon to travel a lot
8. Any perks?
• Full-time employment
• Make lots of money!
– Starting salaries: $70,000 a year
– With on-the-job experience: over $100,000 a year
9. Opportunities for Advancement
• Many use engineering degrees as
springboards into Med School
• Work in scientific research and development
– Can make over $130,000 a year
