<p>So I know that nowadays the general consensus is that most science degrees have very poor job prospects and the general advice would be to go chemical engineering instead. I've considered this, and I could be wrong, but I don't think I'll really enjoy engineering. I find pure chemistry much more interesting. So is it true that I won't be able to find a job with a BA or BS in chem? If i did major in chem I would likely move on to grad school for my masters at some point, but it seems foolish to throw so much money into something that won't get me a job out of college. I know there will be plenty of "follow your dreams" responses as well, but let's be real, yes you need to like your job, but when I've graduated college and I'm up to my nose in loans, knowing more about what interests me will be as useful as a screen door on a submarine for paying them off. I'd love to just follow my interest, but if there's no future in it, I can't waste my money.</p>
<p>If you decide to go into Chemistry know that you NEED grad school in something (medicine, pharmacy, Phd etc,) to move up in the field. A bachelors is simply not enough. With a BS you’ll most likely end up a lab tech. You might get some other science-related job, but those are hard to come by.</p>
<p>A grad degree in science will only make things worse. Now you are “over qaulified” for most jobs. There are throngs of PhD’s working in crappy post-docs because there is nothing out there for them. You need to go to professional school or not major in science. Most science grads will end up unemployed or working the lousy perma-temp jobs I post about frequently and then unemployed.</p>
<p>Major in math (applied), computer science, or engineering and you have pretty good job security. Physics majors could go into engineering. Chemistry or biology…better get into pharmacy or medical school.</p>