What degree do you need

One of the most common questions that we always get is what major or degree do I need to become Chemical Engineers or what courses do I need to take.

We also asked Chemical Engineers what did they major in college or university and here are the top 5 most popular majors that came up.

Chemical engineers must have a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering. Programs usually take 4 years to complete and include classroom, laboratory, and field studies.

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How hard is it

You will need a considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge or experience to be a Chemical Engineer. For example, an accountant must complete 4 years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

Careers in this difficulty category will usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training. These careers usually involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Similar careers include sales managers, database administrators, chemists, and art directors.

License and certifications

Licensure for chemical engineers is not as common as it is for other engineering occupations, but it is encouraged for professional advancement. Chemical engineers who become licensed carry the designation of professional engineers (PEs). Several states require engineers to take continuing education to keep their license. Most states recognize licensure from other states, if the licensing state’s requirements meet or exceed their own licensure requirements.

Skills required

We asked other Chemical Engineers if they could only have 5 skills, what would they be. Here is what they said.

Knowledge required

Just like any other job, you will need certain know-hows to excel at your job. Chemical Engineers are generally very knowledgeable in these 5 key areas.

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