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About Chemical Technology/Technician

Chemical Technology/Technician programs prepare individuals to apply scientific principles and technical skills in support of chemical and biochemical research and industrial operations. Includes instruction in principles of chemistry and biochemistry, technical mathematics, computer applications, radiochemistry, industrial biochemistry, chemical instrumentation, physical chemistry, laboratory research methods, industrial processing methods and equipment, and test equipment operation and maintenance.

Texas awards the most Associates degrees in Chemical Technology/Technician of all US states with 1,048 degrees being granted last year. Students wanting to major in Chemical Technology/Technician can expect about 26% percent of their classmates to be women and 74% percent of their classmates to be male. Most students graduating in this field earn a Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Chemical Technology/Technician is $0.

Popularity of Chemical Technology/Technician Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Chemical Technology/Technician degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

For Chemical Technology/Technician majors, some of the most in demand jobs include Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders, Chemical Technicians and Chemical Plant and System Operators. Additionally, Chemical Technology/Technician graduates may land a high salary job, such as Chemical Plant and System Operators or Chemical Technicians.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Chemical Technology/Technician majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Chemical Technology/Technician majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
1,332
Female Students
351 (26%)
Male Students
981 (73%)
White (540, 41%)
Hispanic or Latino (509, 38%)
Black or African American (181, 14%)
Asian (38, 3%)
Two or more races (28, 2%)
U.S. Nonresident (15, 1%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (15, 1%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (6, <1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)

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