<p>So I am extremely interested in Chemical engineering, but from what I've read, chemical engineering is the one engineering specialty that is not very in demand. I heard that finding a job in chemical engineering is extremely difficult, and I was wondering if I went to Texas A&M (the college I want to go to) if finding a job would be easier, as they have a massive alumni network that helps aggies find jobs. Does this apply to texas A&M grads as well? Thanks in advance, Gig em.</p>
<p>From what we were told when my S was looking at the Civil Engineering program the answer is yes, for alumni being able to use the A&M resources to find a job. During the info sessions on Engineering they do stress opportunities to attend job fairs and the strength of the program with students finding employment. My S is just a freshman so I hope it is all true. It was very encouraging.</p>
<p>Not exactly sure where you heard that Chemical engineering jobs are “not in demand”. I am a ChemE at Texas A&M and most of my peers, and myself, have landed very solid internship positions. I personally know multiple instances of seniors who will be making six figures their first year out. The key is to maintain a >3.0 GPA and you should be gold. Even then, I know quite a few students who received internship/Co-op positions with <3.0 GPAs. All the big oil companies (Shell, Exxon, BP, Valero (downstream only), Phillips 66, Oxy), and major EPC firms (Jacobs, CH2MHill, Worley Parsons, Halliburton, KBR etc.) recruit here, in addition to plenty of energy firms (natural gas, infrastructure etc.). According to the career services page, out of approx. 47 graduating seniors May 2012, the average salary was >$75,000.</p>
<p>@Andy</p>
<p>Any words on Petroleum Engineer? Like any friends that are in that program that mention anything about interns, job etc.? Does >3.0 GPA = gold hold true for ChemE only or all Engineering department?</p>
<p>I really have no idea where you’re hearing this from. Everything I can find says 2-4% unemployment.</p>
<p>For Spring 2012 Petroleum grads, The average salary was $87,743 for 98 offers.
As far as anecdotal evidence, petroleum engineers are the most in demand grads. I know plenty of PETE majors who interned multiple summers with a major oil company, or upstream fields such as Anadarko etc. Petroleum engineers at A&M have their OWN career expo (apart from the main Engineering career fair-which they attend as well) which should really say something.</p>
<p>Thank you Andy. Really encouraging info, something different than peak oil stuff lol</p>