Career Opportunities

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for chemists was $79,430 in May 2021. Overall, employment of chemists and materials scientists is projected to grow 6 percent from 2021 to 2031, about as fast as the average for other occupations.

On average, about 8,200 openings for chemists and materials scientists are projected each year over this decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force.

La Salle’s Chemistry and Biochemistry Department serves qualified students by offering an unbeatable liberal arts education that sets a strong foundation for graduate studies and successful careers including:
  • Physician
  • Physician’s assistant
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Biomedical scientist
  • Educator
  • Quality Control Analyst
  • Governmental Science Policy
  • Food and Flavor Chemist
  • Environmental Scientist
  • Forensic scientist
  • Nanotechnologist
  • Scientific laboratory technician
  • Toxicologist
  • Environmental
  • Health and safety inspector
  • Science journalist

Our chemistry bachelor degree program is approved by the American Chemical Society (ACS) in recognition that it offers a “…broad-based and rigorous chemistry education that gives students intellectual, experimental, and communication skills to become effective scientific professionals.”

Seize opportunities when you get the chance. Sometimes you may even like something you didn’t even know you would like. Do not be afraid to ask for help, or even ask for mentorship. La Salle’s small class size makes it a lot easier to talk to my professors and other students about assignments, internships and references.

Sarah Tse
Class of 2022
Alan Goldberg, ’78

Although he frequently had a camera in hand after graduating from La Salle, it wasn’t until much later that Alan Goldberg, ’78, truly began to see the world through the lens.

Ayanna Mclean, '25, at Upper Darby Police Department, where she is community liaison officer.

Ayanna Mclean, ’25, who is pursuing a double major in criminal justice and sociology, has already built an inspiring path as a student, advocate, and mother, demonstrating resilience in every aspect of her life.

La Salle University graduates at the 2025 Commencement Ceremony

Across two ceremonies on May 10, 2025, over 1,000 Explorers received their degrees, with loved ones watching the new graduates walk across the stage at McCarthy Stadium.