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Chemical engineering graduates earn significantly
more than chemists at all degree levels
|
Chemists |
Chemical engineers |
|---|
| Median starting salaries for those employed full time, $ thousands |
Bachelor's |
Master's |
Ph.D. |
Bachelor's |
Master's |
Ph.D. |
| Work experience |
| Less than 12 months |
$28.0 |
$37.5 |
$54.0 |
$42.0 |
$47.0 |
$60.0 |
| 12-36 months |
30.0 |
38.0 |
54.0 |
44.0 |
49.9 |
62.2 |
| More than 36 months |
33.0 |
39.9 |
56.0 |
43.0 |
50.5 |
62.5 |
| All |
29.0 |
38.0 |
55.0 |
43.0 |
48.5 |
60.9 |
Source: ACS starting salary survey
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