switching to chemical engineering vs going to ChE master's program w/ bs in chem?

nshah9617
Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:06:01 +0000

I can’t really make the call on what is the better choice–it’s your decision.

From a straight job perspective standpoint, typically a ChemE will have much better prospects than a chemistry major in standard (typical jobs for ChemE/Chemists such as engineering or labs) and non-standard (lets say consulting or banking).

In addition, typically if you want to pursue a job within chemistry, a graduate degree might be necessary.

You are right about the ChemE Masters as a Chemistry BS–you will have to take a semester or two of core engineering classes to catch up and that will tack on a year or so to your Masters.

Finally, I think typically you can only transfer after your freshman or sophomore year. Why not consider transferring within your school to an engineering BS?