What Can I Do with My Chemistry Degree?

Opportunities for University of Dayton chemistry graduates include careers in:


  • Analytical, Organic and Medicinal Chemistry
  • Biochemistry
  • Biomedical Research
  • Chemical Sales
  • Dentistry
  • Education
  • Environmental Chemistry
  • Forensic Chemistry
  • Industrial Management
  • Law
  • Materials Research
  • Medicine
  • Nanotechnology Research
  • Optometry
  • Pharmaceutical Research
  • Pharmacology
  • Pharmacy
  • Polymer Chemistry
  • Public Health
  • Veterinary Medicine

Success After Graduation

Approximately two-thirds of our graduating seniors immediately go on to pursue graduate-level studies in medicine, chemistry, biochemistry and many other related fields.

Our graduate students do well, too, with some subsequently earning Ph.D.'s holding faculty appointments at colleges or universities, including Vanderbilt University, Morehead State University and Eastern Michigan University.