Careers

Chemistry students at COCC work closely with their advisor to develop transfer plans based on their degree and career goals. Students who go on to complete a bachelor's in chemistry are prepared to launch careers in a wide variety of fields both inside and outside of the laboratory. Career fields include product development, material testing, and environmental research. A graduate degree in chemistry is a common next step and is usually funded via a teaching assistantship or research assistantship, meaning there is often no need for student loans. Chemists with a graduate degree are qualified for almost an infinite number of career possibilities.