Chemical Engineering, B.S.
What Can You Do With This Major?
We gathered data from our past graduates and found that most URI alumni who majored in Chemical Engineering, B.S. go on to work in these industries among others.
Manufacturing
Entry Level - new to the industry
| Job Title | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing Engineer | $ 60,000 - $ 69,000 |
| Process Engineer | $ 80,000 - $ 89,000 |
| Product Control Management | $ 70,000 - $ 79,000 |
| Validation Engineer | $ 70,000 - $ 79,000 |
| Lean Engineer | $ 60,000 - $ 69,000 |
Experienced - typically 10 years or more in the profession
| Job Title | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Environmental Director | $ 130,000 - $ 139,000 |
| Manufacturing Automation Engineer | $ 100,000 - $ 109,000 |
| Technical Service and Development Engineer | $ 80,000 - $ 89,000 |
| GMP Operations Lead | $ 80,000 - $ 89,000 |
| Responsible Sourcing Program Manager | $ 150,000 - $ 159,000 |
Pharmaceuticals
Entry Level - new to the industry
| Job Title | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Validation Engineer | $ 70,000 - $ 79,000 |
| Process Engineer | $ 60,000 - $ 69,000 |
| Rotational Associate | $ 70,000 - $ 79,000 |
| Manufacturing Associate | $ 70,000 - $ 79,000 |
| Formulation Technician II | $ 70,000 - $ 79,000 |
Experienced - typically 10 years or more in the profession
| Job Title | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Associate Director External QA Strategy and Operations | $ 150,000 + |
| Manufacturing Associate II | $ 70,000 - $ 79,000 |
| Process Development Scientist | $ 80,000 - $ 89,000 |
| Specalist Quality Assurance Validation | $ 130,000 - $ 139,000 |
Biotech and Life Sciences
Entry Level - new to the industry
| Job Title | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Chemical Engineer | $ 80,000 - $ 89,000 |
| Validation Engineer | $ 70,000 - $ 79,000 |
| Manufacturing Associate | $ 70,000 - $ 79,000 |
| Pretreatment Engineer | $ 50,000 - $ 59,000 |
| Manufacturing Engineer | $ 60,000 - $ 69,000 |
Experienced - typically 10 years or more in the profession
| Job Title | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Senior Manufacturing Associate | $ 120,000 - $ 129,000 |
| Senior Reliability Engineer | $ 120,000 - $ 129,000 |
| Senior Process Engineer | $ 120,000 - $ 129,000 |
| Senior Manager | $ 150,000 + |
| Engineer III | $ 110,000 - $ 119,000 |
Where Can You Find URI Graduates?
Many alumni who majored in Chemical Engineering, B.S. go on to pursue advanced degrees or careers across the globe.
Top Graduate Schools Enrolling Our Students
University of Virginia | University of Colorado Boulder | University of Rhode Island | Purdue University | Worcester Polytechnic Institute | University of Deleware | University of Connecticut | University of Tennessee | Lehigh University | Carnegie Mellon University
Top Employers Hiring Our Grads
Amgen | CAI | Thermo Fisher Scientific | Toray Plastics | Vertex Pharmaceuticals | Pfizer | Bristol Myers Squibb | Merck | Elanco | Applied Materials | Moderna | Igus | MannKind Corporation | Sciessent | Prysmian Group | Greystone | Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | Rubius Therapeutics | Teknor Apex Company | Dow
What Do Employers Look for in a Candidate?
Across all majors, employers want to hire recent graduates who have the core skills that lead to a successful career. Ask your academic advisor which courses introduce or build upon these 8 Career Readiness competencies. After that, your Career Education Specialist (CES) can help you demonstrate these acquired skills and experiences in your resume.
Career Readiness for All Majors:
- Critical thinking
- Oral and written communication
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Digital technology
- Professionalism
- Career and self development
- Equity and inclusion
Chemical Engineering, B.S. Skills:
These skills are recommended and ranked by URI alumni with this major.
- Research
- MATLAB
- Process Engineering
- Chemistry
- Data Analysis
Contact
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