<p>PhD chemists are PhD chemists. There are non-PhD chemists. Just do some simple searches for “chemistry” on careerbuilder: job titles for B.S. in chemistry range from “sales engineer” to, yes, “chemist”. I’d say that if a B.S. Chemistry was given the job title “Chemist” that person has the right to call themselves a chemist. Not trying to start a fight just saying.</p>
<p>As for OP, you’re right, there’s no “top degree”, so do what you want and research the career opportunities in them. Do note that flexible degrees tend to be science or engineering.</p>