Chem major from UT in Houston?

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<p>would getting a BS from UT Austin in Chemistry be a good idea if i wanted to work in Texas (mainly in Houston)?</p>

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<p>Getting a chemistry degree would not be a good idea if you want to work anywhere in the USA. Unemployment is rampant and most of the jobs are permatemp $15-20 and hour no benefits. If you want a chance at a decent job go Chemical engineering or use the chem degree to get into med pharm dental PT or other professional school.</p>

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<p>I agree with sschoe2 here. (When I came to this forum not long ago I was much more optimistic about science, and have since changed my own major again out of the field.)
OP, what is your end goal? Chemist or some other pursuit?</p>

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<p>If you want to work in Houston then getting a petroleum engineering degree would be a good idea. You’ll get to apply your live of chemistry to oil, and you’ll have great job prospects with a pet. Engineering degree.</p>