What Can I Do With an Online Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering?

s an online graduate, you can start a career in chemical engineering. You'll be responsible for testing new products or developing new chemical compounds used in manufacturing, agriculture and a variety of other industries. The minimum requirement for a career in chemical engineering is a bachelor's degree. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that while demand for chemical engineers should decrease by 2% between 2008 and 2018, you'll be able to find employment opportunities in research (www.bls.gov). Many of these research opportunities will be in consulting, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology. In 2009, the BLS reported that median earnings in this profession were $88,280.