Occupations/19-2031.00
Chemists
Conduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses or experiments in laboratories for quality or process control or to develop new products or knowledge.
Usually a four-year bachelor’s degree.
AI automation risk
71%
Higher automation risk
Human characteristics
37%
Fewer uniquely human demands
Task orientation
55%
Mixed exposure
A day in this job
- Task
Develop, improve, or customize products, equipment, formulas, processes, or analytical methods.
- Task
Analyze organic or inorganic compounds to determine chemical or physical properties, composition, structure, relationships, or reactions, using chromatography, spectroscopy, or spectrophotometry techniques.
- Task
Induce changes in composition of substances by introducing heat, light, energy, or chemical catalysts for quantitative or qualitative analysis.
These are core tasks from O*NET. The wording didn’t clearly split routine from human, so they are listed without that label.
Core tasks
- 01Develop, improve, or customize products, equipment, formulas, processes, or analytical methods.
- 02Analyze organic or inorganic compounds to determine chemical or physical properties, composition, structure, relationships, or reactions, using chromatography, spectroscopy, or spectrophotometry techniques.
- 03Induce changes in composition of substances by introducing heat, light, energy, or chemical catalysts for quantitative or qualitative analysis.
- 04Conduct quality control tests.
- 05Write technical papers or reports or prepare standards and specifications for processes, facilities, products, or tests.
- 06Maintain laboratory instruments to ensure proper working order and troubleshoot malfunctions when needed.
Model drivers (O*NET 1–5)
- Repeating same tasks3.48
- Degree of automation2.02
- Time sitting3.09
- Originality (ability)3.00
- Conflict situations2.45
- Hands-on objects/tools2.58
- Outdoors / weather1.13
- Disease exposure1.15
- Decision freedom4.44
Top abilities
- Written Expression4.00
- Written Comprehension4.00
- Oral Expression4.00
- Oral Comprehension4.00
- Inductive Reasoning4.00
- Deductive Reasoning4.00
- Problem Sensitivity3.88
- Near Vision3.88
Essential skills
- Reading Comprehension4.00
- Active Listening3.75
- Writing3.75
- Speaking3.88
- Mathematics3.75
- Science4.12
- Critical Thinking4.00
- Active Learning3.62
- Learning Strategies3.00
- Monitoring3.50
CIP matches
Schools offering related programs
12 of 88 shown
Earnings are College Scorecard medians for that program, 1 and 2 years after completion. A dash means the Department suppressed the cell or the campus is not in the field file.
| Institution | Program | Tuition | Admit | Grad 6-yr | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY · Private nonprofit | Chemistry, General 40.0501 | $68,200 | 4% | 96% | 1 yr $117,572 2 yr — Doctoral · CIP 40.05 |
Stanford University Stanford, CA · Private nonprofit | Chemistry, General 40.0501 | $62,400 | 4% | 96% | 1 yr $111,996 2 yr — Doctoral · CIP 40.05 |
The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL · Public | Chemistry, General 40.0501 | $11,900 | 80% | 73% | 1 yr $66,171 2 yr $52,733 Doctoral · CIP 40.05 |
Texas State Technical College Waco, TX · Public | Chemistry, General 40.0501 | $7,200 | 100% | 45% | 1 yr — 2 yr $57,318 Bachelor's · CIP 40.05 |
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Atlanta, GA · Public | Chemistry, General 40.0501 | $11,800 | 17% | 91% | 1 yr $55,964 2 yr — Doctoral · CIP 40.05 |
City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College Chicago, IL · Public | Chemistry, General 40.0501 | $4,600 | 100% | 27% | 1 yr $53,810 2 yr $44,971 Bachelor's · CIP 40.05 |
University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA · Public | Chemistry, General 40.0501 | $13,800 | 9% | 92% | 1 yr $51,106 2 yr $41,193 Bachelor's · CIP 40.05 |
Houston Community College Houston, TX · Public | Chemistry, General 40.0501 | $4,300 | 100% | 24% | 1 yr $50,060 2 yr $51,106 Bachelor's · CIP 40.05 |
The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX · Public | Chemistry, General 40.0501 | $14,600 | 65% | 73% | 1 yr $48,432 2 yr — Bachelor's · CIP 40.05 |
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI · Public | Chemistry, General 40.0501 | $17,700 | 18% | 93% | 1 yr $47,260 2 yr $38,289 Bachelor's · CIP 40.05 |
Lincoln College of Technology-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN · Private for-profit | Chemistry, General 40.0501 | $18,600 | 100% | 64% | 1 yr $47,260 2 yr $36,941 Bachelor's · CIP 40.05 |
University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO · Public | Chemistry, General 40.0501 | $13,600 | 81% | 72% | 1 yr $46,673 2 yr $42,682 Bachelor's · CIP 40.05 |