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Academic Overview

Along with general education requirements, undergraduate chemistry majors will engage in an in-depth, hands-on course of study that takes students from the basics all the way to organic, inorganic, analytical and physical chemistry. The Bachelor of Science in chemistry emphasizes the technical and communication skills needed for a professional career in chemistry, while the Bachelor of Arts in chemistry provides students with a broad education and focuses on areas in medicine, pharmacy and law.

The M.S. degree in chemistry provides a course-intensive degree with the option to perform research focused on analytical, inorganic, organic and physical chemistry. The Ph.D. degree in chemistry is a research-intensive degree with projects focused on aspects of analytical, inorganic, organic and physical chemistry.

 

By the Numbers

➧ 150
Undergraduate
Students

➧ 150
Graduate
Students

➧ 23
Tenure-Track
Faculty

➧ 17
Lecturers

Diverse Curriculum

Majoring in chemistry at Clemson isn’t just about doing the research. It's about the hands-on experience, inside and outside the walls of the laboratory. Clemson's state-of-the-art facilities and extensive research equipment provide you with a world outside the classroom and inside the world of intensive research and innovative experimentation. There are also opportunities that allow you to make connections beyond Clemson, be it research institutes, chemistry clubs or simply interacting with highly qualified faculty.

Headshot of young woman (Allie Lindler)

“There’s a strong sense of belonging in the chemistry department. We’re a tight-knit group. The faculty knows you by name and they truly want their students to do well. We’re not just a number to them. They genuinely care and want us to be successful.”

Allie Lindler
Undergraduate
Chemistry

Top Careers

A career in chemistry provides a wide range of professional opportunities that can be as rewarding as they are exciting. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2021:

  • Mean average annual salary for a chemist: $79,430.
  • Mean average annual salary for a chemical engineer: $105,550.
  • Mean average annual salary for a post-secondary chemistry teacher: $60,000–$80,000.
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Get Involved With SAACS

Student Affiliates of the American Chemical Society

Student Affiliates of the American Chemical Society is a professional student organization providing professional resources, volunteer opportunities and fun social events to students interested in chemistry and chemistry-related fields. The organization invites guests in both industry and academia to come speak about their careers and actively hosts outreach events at local elementary schools and libraries to inspire children — using fun experiments — in the fields of chemistry and science.

Chart Your Future

Undergraduate

Undergraduate students in the Department of Chemistry engage in an in-depth, hands-on course of study. The Bachelor of Science degree emphasizes the technical and communication skills needed for a professional career in chemistry. The Bachelor of Arts degree emphasizes a broad education and focuses on areas in medicine, pharmacy and law.

Graduate

The Department of Chemistry is a mid-size graduate program offering Ph.D. and M.S. degrees. The M.S. degree in chemistry provides a course-intensive degree, with options for research. The Ph.D. degree in chemistry is a research-intensive degree with projects focused on aspects of analytical, inorganic, organic and physical chemistry.

Department of Chemistry
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