alternative careers for Chem majors

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<p>So, I've graduated with a chemistry major, and job prospects are less than ideal. I have tons of research experience, my name in about four (and growing) research papers, and a near perfect GPA. I have extracurricular activities and that all good stuff, and a summer internship. </p>

<p>All of this is getting me into interviews, but in the interviews I either here I'm over qualified for general wet chemistry/QC work and they're afraid I'll get bored and leave soon, or I'm under qualified, and someone with a masters degree usually gets the job.</p>

<p>I'm fed up. I never really liked chemistry anyways, and i hate being in the lab (which is why i'm not going to grad school). All of this is just a sign to me to get out now. I was hoping earning a BS in chemistry would at least open up some doors for me, but clearly it's not. No reason to beg for something I don't really want to do anyways. </p>

<p>Plus, the sciences are in a mess right now. If you're not up to date with how things are for science grads, check this out: Is</a> America's Science Education Gap Caused By Career Planning Fears?</p>

<p>So I'm done with the rat race, and I'm looking for a new career. There are tons of alternative careers out there on the internet, but most of them are for people who've already earned their PhD, etc. What about the rest of us? Are there any other people graduating with a chem degree and have just had enough?!?</p>

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<p>why don’t you try applying for a master in engineer? good job prospects compared to chem</p>

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<p>Bite the bullet and retrain. Boston Univ. LEAP program is excellent for getting into engineering which has much, much, much better job prospects and salary. </p>

<p>[Boston</a> University » College of Engineering » Special Programs » Late Entry Accelerated Program](<a href=“http://www.bu.edu/eng/academics/special-programs/leap/]Boston”>Late Entry Accelerated Program (LEAP) | College of Engineering)</p>

<p>There are no job prospects in chemistry. It is a dead end field. Get out while you are still young. You can earn a very nice salary on a masters in mechanical, electrical, computer, or chemical engineering. After 10 years experience with a bachelors you can start to move into the more business side/management and make 6 figs.</p>

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<p>How about professional school? Med, pharm, dental, physician’s assistant, physical therapy, optometry. Otherwise get a grad degree in engineering or something else accounting whatever.</p>