Chemistry 97.5%
of recent Valpo College of Arts and Sciences graduates employed or enrolled in graduate school within nine months of graduation
$84,680 At Valparaiso University, our chemistry program blends curiosity, experimentation, and discovery to prepare students for future success in science, healthcare, and technology. Valpo’s chemistry program provides a strong foundation in the principles of chemical science and the practical techniques used by today’s researchers. Students explore the composition, structure, and transformation of matter while developing critical thinking and
Median Annual Wage for Chemists
* According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2023 report
C A R E E R P AT H S A chemistry degree from Valpo opens many possibilities. Graduates pursue roles such as:
problem-solving skills valued across scientific and professional fields.
• Analytical Chemist
Research and laboratory courses are central to the chemistry program.
• Forensic Scientist
Students learn in the Center for the Sciences, home to 55,000 square
• High School Chemistry Teacher
feet of modern chemistry, biochemistry, and biology laboratory facilities. The program includes a degree option certified by the American Chemical Society (ACS) and prepares students for medical school, pharmacy school, graduate studies, or rewarding careers in chemistry. Chemistry majors graduate ready for what’s next — whether that’s a job in industry, a spot in medical or pharmacy school, or graduate research — equipped with a solid scientific foundation and the skills to apply it from day one.
• Environmental Chemist
(when paired with Valpo’s secondary education minor) • Laboratory Technician • Pharmacist or Physician (via a premedical track)
Valpo’s chemistry program ensures students meet national standards for professional readiness. Visit valpo.edu/alumni-success to learn more.