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Chemical Engineering
Job Functions:
Example:
Design/develop chemical
manufacturing processes
Solve problems involving
production/use of chemicals,
fuel, drugs, etc.
Troubleshoot problems with
manufacturing process.
Estimate production costs for
management.
Chemical Engineering
Environment:
Generally laboratory setting;
mostly full time. May spend
time at the company they
are making the product for.
Engineering/Related Service
17%
Chemical Manufacturing
13%
10%
6%
6%
Specializations:
Pharmaceutical Processing
Industrial scale of
producing
pharmaceutical drugs for
companies
Materials Degradation
Electrochemistry
Deals with electrical and
chemical relations
Advanced Materials
Chemical Engineering
Importance to Society:
Generate profits for
companies
Discover advances in health
care
Vital role in improving to
make food processing less
costly as well as healthier for
everyone
Develop high-tech weapons
for national defense
Expected Salary:
Chemical Engineering
Job Outlook:
Why I am Interested:
Employment of chemical
engineers is projected to
increase 4%. Demands for
chemical engineers depends on
the demand for products of
manufacturing industries.
Luckily, chemical engineers are
able to fill positions in different
specializations. For example,
nanotechnology this helps
sustain the demands.
I am most interested in
chemical engineering
because of the work
environment, and the
involvement of
science/math.
College
Georgia Institute of Technology (GIT)
Cost:
Major Requirements
College
Co-op Programs:
My opinion: