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Chemistry B.A.

Build a strong foundation in chemistry while keeping room to pursue a second major, minor or another area of interest. The flexible B.A. develops laboratory, analytical and problem-solving skills for careers or further study.

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Degree Level
Bachelor of Arts
Delivery
In Person
Time to Degree
8 Semesters
Credit Hours
120 Total, 53 in Major
Careers
Managers, Coordinators, Specialists
Chemistry B.A. students at EIU

Why Study Chemistry B.A. at EIU?

  • Learn theory of and hands-on experience using advanced instruments
  • Work closely with peers and faculty in small class sizes
  • Courses taught by PhD professors in the field
  • Fortify presentation skills through seminar and upper-level courses
  • Fortify writing skills through rigorous lab reports
"EIU did a great job of helping me learn a good foundation in science and even more importantly I gained critical experience in evaluating often very difficult problems. Both the junior and senior seminars that we were required to give allowed me to really understand critically evaluating basic and clinical science research."
Scott Keller, M.D.
Chemistry B.A. | Class of 2008 | Attending Radiologist at The Guthrie Clinic
Scott Keller, M.D., Chemistry B.A. at EIU

Hands-On Experience

  • Research experiences directly supervised by faculty and prominent research institutions
  • Presentations at local, regional, and national meetings
  • Outreach and career-building experiences through active department student organizations
  • Use of computer applications and packages in courses, including searching databases
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Hands-On Experience, Chemistry B.A. students at EIU

What You'll Learn

The B.A. in Chemistry provides broad preparation in chemical principles, laboratory methods and scientific problem solving within a flexible liberal arts degree. It is a fit if you enjoy science and want room in your schedule for a second major, a minor or coursework in fields such as business, education, environmental studies or the health sciences.

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$93,247
Median Salary for These CareersMedian salaryThe median is the middle value: half of the people counted earn more and half earn less. It is an estimate for a typical graduate, not a promise of what you will earn. Pay varies by employer, location, experience and the specific job.

Career OutcomesCareer outcomesThese are example careers that graduates of this program often pursue, taken from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET occupation list. They are examples, not job guarantees, and many graduates work in other fields.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor

  • Natural Sciences Managers
  • Clinical Research Coordinators
  • Water Resource Specialists
  • Chemists
  • Food Science Technicians
  • Chemical Technicians
  • Forensic Science Technicians
  • Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary
  • Secondary School Teachers

Career Insights

Job Outlook ★ Bright Outlook Bright OutlookBright Outlook careers are ones with a promising future. They're expected to grow quickly, to have lots of job openings, or to be brand new and emerging. A career earns the label if it meets any one of these: projected growth of 5% or more, at least 75,000 projected openings, or New & Emerging status.
Grow Rapidly: Jobs in this career are expected to grow 5% or more over the next several years, based on Bureau of Labor Statistics projections.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor
Grow Rapidly
Preparation Needed Considerable (4/5)Job Zone 4: Considerable preparationMost of these careers require a four-year bachelor's degree. They also tend to build on several years of work-related experience or training.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor
Personality Fit InvestigativeInvestigative interest typeYou like digging into how things work. This type of work involves researching and analyzing natural phenomena, living things, health problems or human behavior.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor

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Edward Treadwell
Department Chair, Professor - Organic Chemistry, Pre-Medicine Adviser Chemistry Concentration
emtreadwell@eiu.edu
3154 Physical Sciences
217-581-5906
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Michael Cornebise
Interim Dean, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences & Professor, Geography
mwcornebise@eiu.edu
2214
217-581-7486
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Billy Panther
Head of Panther Pride
Old Main
217-581-2223
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