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Degree in Chemistry for Military & Veterans

Degree in Chemistry for Military & Veterans

According to the official site of North Central College, "If you’re thinking about a degree in chemistry, the odds are that you love conducting experiments, you’re comfortable with a lot of time in the lab, and you can appreciate a challenge. But your future has a lot more to think about than whether you can succeed in a chemistry class."

Although a great proportion of Chemistry majors will seek out jobs and further education in the fields of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), it is important to note that a Degree in Chemistry provides students with an educational foundation to succeed in a variety of other fields including teaching, writing, and public speaking.

What can you do with a Chemistry degree?

Students may choose to focus on theoretical and/or applied science studies. Applied science studies tend to be more ” hands-on” and is an excellent path for students seeking to work in laboratories, developing new products, etc. A Bachelor of Science in Chemistry is ideal for applied science studies. Students that wish to use their Chemistry Degree for other related fields of study and careers may be better suited in a theoretical pathway and a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry.

Students who earn a Degree in Chemistry have a wide variety of career opportunities including:
  • Atmospheric Science
  • Environmental Quality (air, water, and soil)
  • Academia
  • Research
  • Forensic science
  • Toxicology
  • Pharmacology
  • Analytical chemistry
  • Chemical engineering
  • Clinical science
  • Product development
  • Quality assurance
  • Research project management

GI BIll and Yellow Ribbon Program options to Earn a Degree in Chemistry

Our list of GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon participating schools is below. Don't forget to explore your other military financial aid and veteran student financial aid opportunities. There is also help for military spouses who need scholarships and other types of financial aid.

Getting an Associate Degree in Chemistry

Students earning an Associate Degree in Chemistry will have the opportunity to explore the many branches of Chemistry including:
  • Analytical
  • Inorganic
  • Organic
  • Physical
  • Biological
Undergraduate instruction will help students become successful in college, the workplace, and in their personal endeavors. Upon graduation, students can choose to enter the workforce and/or pursue further education by earning a bachelor’s degree.

Jobs with an Associate Degree in Chemistry

  • Teacher assistant- Work with a licensed teacher to give students additional attention and instruction. May specialize in specific student populations given area(s) of expertise. Median Annual Salary: $29,000.
  • Environmental science technician- Monitor the environment and investigate sources of pollution and contamination. Median Annual Salary: $47,000.
  • Chemical technician- Use special instruments and techniques to assist chemists and chemical engineers. Median Annual Salary: $50,000.

GI Bill-approved and Yellow Ribbon Schools Offering a Chemistry Associate Degree

Allan Hancock College– Offers an Associate in Arts in Chemistry and an Associate in Science in Chemistry. Allan Hancock College has GI Bill approved programs, offers credit for military experience, and awards credit for the CLEP and DSST exams . Allan Hancock College is a MyCAA approved school and is approved for Tuition Assistance.

Contra Costa College- Offers an Associate of Science in Chemistry. Contra Costa College has GI Bill approved programs, offers credit for military experience, and awards credit for the CLEP exam. Contra Costa College is also approved for Tuition Assistance.

Getting a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry

A Bachelor’s in Chemistry is a wonderful foundation for numerous science-based careers including the physical, biological, and forensic sciences.

A Bachelor’s in Chemistry can lead students to a variety of fascinating and high-paying careers where students can positively impact society. Improving existing products and creating a vast array of essentials such as:With a Bachelor’s of Chemistry, students will also be well prepared to directly enter the workforce as government, environmental, or industrial lab researchers. This is also a great degree for students preparing for graduate school in business, law, medical, dental, or pharmacy school.

Jobs with a Bachelor’s in Chemistry

GI Bill-approved Schools and Yellow Ribbon Colleges with a Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree

Ready to start your Bachelor’s in Chemistry? Check out these programs at our partner schools:

Fayetteville State University - Offers a Bachelor’s of Science in Chemistry. FSU has GI Bill approved programs, offers credit for military experience, and awards credit for both the CLEP and DSST exams. FSU is a MyCAA approved school, is approved for Tuition Assistance, and proudly participates in the Yellow Ribbon program.

Framingham State University- Offers a Bachelor’s in Chemistry. Framingham State University has GI Bill approved programs, offers credit for military experience, is approved for Tuition Assistance, and awards credit for both the CLEP and DSST exams. Framingham State University is a MyCAA approved school and proudly participates in the Yellow Ribbon program.

Stetson University Deland - Offers a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. Stetson is a GI Bill approved school, offers credit for military experience, and is approved for Tuition Assistance. Stetson is a MyCAA approved school and Stetson proudly participates in the Yellow Ribbon program.

University of Arizona - Offers a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. University of Arizona is a GI Bill-approved school, offers credit for military experience, and awards credit for both the CLEP and DSST exams. University of Arizona is a Yellow Ribbon school and is approved for Tuition Assistance.

University of North Georgia - Offers Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. University of North Georgia has GI Bill-approved programs, offers credit for military experience, awards credit for the CLEP and DSST exams, and is approved for Tuition Assistance. University of North Georgia is a MyCAA approved school and University of North Georgia proudly participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program.

University of the Incarnate Word - Offers a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. UIW has GI Bill approved programs, offers credit for military experience, and awards credit for both the CLEP and DSST exams. UIW is a MyCAA approved school , is approved for Tuition Assistance, and proudly participates in the Yellow Ribbon program.

Master’s in Chemistry

Students earning a Master’s in Chemistry are well-prepared to make significant positive impacts on society. Graduate students are expected to have a solid foundation of general Chemistry and to pick at least one specialty field of study. Popular Chemistry specialties include:

Jobs with a Master’s in Chemistry

GI Bill-approved Schools  and Yellow Ribbon Schools with a Chemistry Master’s Degree

Ready to start your Master’s in Chemistry? Check out these great programs at our partner schools:

Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University– Offers a Master of Science and a PhD in Chemistry. Virginia Tech also offers a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. Virginia Tech is a GI Bill- approved school, offers credit for military experience, and awards credit for both the CLEP and DSST exams. Virginia Tech is approved for Tuition Assistance and proudly participates in the Yellow Ribbon program.

Doctorate in Chemistry

Become an expert in the field of Chemistry! A Doctorate in Chemistry is an ideal degree for those that would like to continue in academia, students wishing to become expert teachers, and those that have a passion for research in their chosen specialty.

Jobs with a PhD in Chemistry

GI Bill-approved Schools Offering a Chemistry Doctoral Degree

Ready to start your PhD in Chemistry? Check out these programs at our partner schools:

University of Colorado at Boulder– Offers a PhD in Chemistry, a Master of Science in Chemistry, and a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry. University of Colorado Boulder has GI Bill approved programs, offers credit for military experience, and awards credit for the CLEP exam. University of Colorado Boulder is a MyCAA approved school, is approved for Tuition Assistance, and proudly participates in the Yellow Ribbon program.

University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg- Offers a PhD, a Master of Science, and a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. The University of Southern Mississippi has GI Bill approved programs, offers credit for military experience, awards credit for both the CLEP and DSST exams, and is approved for Tuition Assistance . The University of Southern Mississippi is a Yellow Ribbon school and a MyCAA approved school.