Hi everyone! Hoping for a bit of advice. I am a current part time student working full time and trying to make some headway on my education. I have only been taking two classes a semester, so obviously any degrerrors will take ages. Very soon I will be able to quit working and go to school full time. Now here is my question.
I am 26 years old, with 27 credit hours. Even once I can go to school full time, I’m a bit on the old side to be starting. I have heard most employers want younger people especially if you are hoping to continue your education through them. More years to return on their investment.
I love science, especially chemistry. I wanted to be a chemist. Work in a lab. Research and development or environmental work. However from what I understand chemists don’t get paid the greatest withing only an undergrad degree. While I want a masters, I’m already so far behind in the game I am concerned about being 30+ before I can get a good job.
I understand chemical engineers make good money even with only a bachelors. This catches my attention. I don’t mind math, and I enjoyed my high school physics class though I haven’t taken any in college. I prefer to be in a lab experimenting but with my situation I am wondering if I would be better off with chemical engineering. Thoughts and opinions? Advice? Thanks guys!