Careers & Outcomes
Career Outlook
The Master of Science in Applied Chemical Science & Technology program equips you to turn scientific knowledge into real-world solutions. Your master’s degree is more than a credential — it’s a pathway to thrive in fast-growing fields where meaningful, future-focused jobs have a robust career horizon.
Fast-Growing Jobs
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects faster-than-average growth for several job titles related to this field.
| Job Title | Projected U.S. Growth (2024-34) | Projected Growth in Washington (2022–32) |
|---|---|---|
| Chemists | 5% | 20% |
| Materials scientists | 5% | 29% |
| Medical scientists (excluding epidemiologists) | 9% | 28% |
| Biochemists | 6% | 20% |
Strong Earning Potential
Below are average U.S. and Washington state salaries for these job titles, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
| Job Title | U.S. Average Salary (2024) | Washington Average Salary (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Chemists | $84,150 | $92,860 |
| Materials scientists | $104,160 | $110,470 |
| Medical scientists (excluding epidemiologists) | $100,590 | $101,140 |
| Biochemists | $103,650 | $107,730 |
Alumni Success
The Master of Science in Applied Chemical Science & Technology prepares students for a wide range of careers in industry, research and academics. Our grads find employment in areas such as manufacturing, clean energy and climate tech, waste and remediation, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals.
Alumni Job Titles
Our alumni are prepared for a variety of different roles, including:
- Clinical technologist
- Research technician
- Lab manager
- Senior scientist
- Data analyst
- Process engineer
- Quality compliance specialist
- Conjugation chemist
- R&D chemist
- Technical director
Alumni Employers
Our alumni work at a variety of companies and organizations in Seattle and around the world, including.
- bioMérieux
- Bio-Rad Laboratories
- Cambrex
- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
- Galvanize Therapeutics
- Meta Reality Labs
- Pfizer + Seagen
- Sunfly Brands
- Tempus AI
- Virtici
Ph.D. Programs
Our alumni have gone on to Ph.D. programs at several institutions, including:
- Columbia University
- Cornell University
- Leiden University
- NC State University
- University of Colorado
- University of Texas at Austin
- University of Utah
- University of Washington (Departments of Atmospheric Sciences, Chemical Engineering and Chemistry)
- Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Alumni Success Stories
Read interviews with some of our accomplished alumni and get a sense of the diversity of career opportunities available in the applied chemical science and technology field.
