<p>I'm interested in both chemical engineering and chemistry, but I don't know which one I should major in. Can someone please explain the differences in careers of chemical engineers and chemists? Is it that chemists study the actual materials while chemical engineers figure the best way to manufacture them? Any other info would also be appreciated.</p>
<p>I know that chemical engineers make more money than chemists but a degree in chemical engineering is much more rigorous.</p>
<p>Alright it really depends on how much you're putting into that chem degree. If you want a BA then it doesn't have to be that hard. If you want a BS you might as well do chemE b/c those are the only addition courses you would have. If you aren't interested big deal. ChemE's are chemist's bosses. So it would suck going through all of that for a BS only to have your friends working above you. You seem to have the ideas right for chem/chemE stuff except I think a chemE degree is a lot more versatile b/c they don't just learn chemical processes. They can process anything from food to computers to anything you are interested in. Chemists work with chemicals pretty much.</p>
<p>Depends on what you're interested in, I guess. I had the same decision and ChemE just seemed more appealing.</p>
<p>I'm looking towards a BS in chemistry and then I'll most likely go to grad school to get a PhD. In that case would you still suggest a chemE degree over chem? </p>
<p>Also, I'm planning to attend the University of Texas at Austin, which has very strong chemistry programs ranked in the top 15 or so in the nation, if that makes any difference. </p>
<p>Plus, I figured that if I'm not planning to become an engineer, then getting an engineering degree (even if it were in the chemical discipline) wouldn't be that much use.</p>
<p>well, if you're not planning to become an engineer and want to get a phd...chem looks like the best option for you.</p>
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<p>Yeah you're right but you didn't mention that. In fact I almost included that in my spiel saying unless you're getting a PhD haha. But UT is also reknowned in chemE unless I'm mistaken. But anyways if you want a PhD and really decided engineering isn't for you then don't do it. I really thought about it and decided that for me engineering was better.</p>