Future of STEM decision snapshot
Chemistry at Clemson
Science / Natural & Physical Sciences / B.A. / B.S.
Clemson · B.A. / B.S.
Chemistry
- Degree
- B.A. / B.S.
- College / unit
- College of Science
- Locations
- Clemson, South Carolina
- Requirements updated
- 2026–27
About this major
Chemistry studies matter, molecular structure, reactions, and the methods used to measure chemical behavior. Students combine theory with laboratory work in analytical, organic, inorganic, physical, and biological chemistry. Clemson offers B.A. and B.S. paths with different levels of specialization and complementary study. Laboratory practice develops careful measurement and scientific judgment.
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At a Glance: National Evidence
National evidence for related fields and occupations. It describes groups, not what will happen to one student.
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Related positions
- ChemistStudies substances and develops or tests chemical products. Bachelor's typical. Opens a My Next Move profile in a new tab.
- Materials scientistInvestigates material properties and potential uses. Bachelor's typical. Opens a My Next Move profile in a new tab.
- Forensic science technicianCollects and analyzes evidence for investigations. Bachelor's typical. Opens a My Next Move profile in a new tab.
National pay
$50,000
Median for full-time U.S. graduates ages 22–27 · 2024
New York Fed category: Chemistry
Generalized outcomes
- Unemployment
- 4.3%
- Underemployment
- 42.8%
- With a graduate degree
- 67.5%
Satisfaction signals
No reliable public degree-experience rating was found.
No score is substituted from a different school, major, or occupation.
How to read these numbers
Underemployment means working in a job that typically does not require a college degree. It is not a measure of job quality for one person.
Major pay comes from a national major category. Position profiles describe related work and never replace the major-level benchmark.
Evidence, not a prediction · Reviewed CIP 40.0501 · National category Chemistry · Checked August 2026
What May Appeal
- Study combines foundational theory with applied work in the field.Source: Clemson University, opens in a new tab
- Official requirements identify structured choices, labs, studios, or technical electives.Source: Clemson University, opens in a new tab
- Reviewed mappings connect the program with several distinct occupation groups.Source: U.S. Department of Labor, O*NET, opens in a new tab
What to Verify
- Which credential, option, campus, or delivery path matches your intended study plan?Source: Clemson University, opens in a new tab
- Does your intended position commonly require graduate education, experience, or licensure?Source: U.S. Department of Labor, O*NET, opens in a new tab
- The national benchmark uses Chemistry. Is that comparison close enough?Source: Federal Reserve Bank of New York, opens in a new tab
Evidence check
Evidence & Sources
- Clemson undergraduate program inventory and degree requirementsClemson University · checked 2026-08-11 Opens in a new tab.
- Labor market outcomes by college majorFederal Reserve Bank of New York · checked 2026-08-10 Opens in a new tab.
- CIP-to-occupation crosswalk and occupation profilesU.S. Department of Labor, O*NET · checked 2026-08-10 Opens in a new tab.
- Classification of Instructional Programs 2020National Center for Education Statistics · checked 2026-08-10 Opens in a new tab.
Methodology and mappings
Chemistry, General (CIP 40.0501) is compared with the New York Fed category Chemistry. Related positions are reviewed CIP-to-SOC mappings, not observed graduate destinations.
Underemployment means working in a job that typically does not require a college degree. National evidence is not a prediction or a school-specific outcome.
Future of STEM is independent and is not endorsed by Clemson University. Program and national evidence are reviewed separately.