Career Paths
The study of chemistry at Lawrence prepares students for a broad range of opportunities and careers, including academic or industrial research, engineering, secondary or college teaching, medical or veterinary practice, pharmacy, law, business, or public service.
A bachelor's degree in chemistry can lead to many different careers, including technical or bench work at chemical or pharmaceutical companies or testing laboratories; technician positions in academic labs (some students do this for a year or so between graduation and starting a medical or graduate school program); government lab positions; and the like. More information about careers in chemistry can be found at the American Chemical Society webpage.