Chemical Laboratory Technology, Associate in Applied Science

College(s):

Harry S Truman

Program Code: 0137

Program Requirements

General Education Coursework
ENGLISH 101Composition3
MATH 140College Algebra4
Fine Arts & Humanities course3
Social and Behavioral Sciences course3
General Education Human Diversity course3
Required Program Core
CHEM 201General Chemistry I5
CHEM 203General Chemistry II5
CHEM 205Organic Chemistry I6
CHEM 207Organic Chemistry II6
CHEM 217Intro Instrumental Analysis4
MATH 207Calculus & Analytic Geometry I5
Program Electives
Select a minimum of 16 credit hours of the following:16
Introduction to Computer Applications
Plane Trigonometry
Calculus & Analytic Geometry II
Engineering Physics I: Mechanics & Wave Motion
Engineering Physics II: Electricity & Magnetism
Total Hours63

Careers

This program can prepare students for the jobs listed below. Click on each one to learn more, including average earnings, annual job openings, and how much education people in that field have. For additional guidance and resources on career options, current City Colleges students and alumni can contact the Career Services Office.

 
 

Chemical Technicians

Job Description

Conduct chemical and physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative and quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, and gaseous materials for research and development of new products or processes, quality control, maintenance of environmental standards, and other work involving experimental, theoretical, or practical application of chemistry and related sciences.

Salary Based on Experience Level

Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County

Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.

Annual Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$42,246
Median 50th Percentile$57,639
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$85,297

Hourly Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$20
Median 50th Percentile$28
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$41

Annual Job Openings

57 annual openings in Cook County

National Education Attainment

Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.

Degree Program% of Jobs
A high school diploma or less33.34%
A certificate0.00%
Some college22.42%
An Associate degree0.50%
A Bachelor's degree43.74%
A Master's or Professional degree0.00%
A Doctoral degree or more0.00%

43.74% continue their education beyond an associate degree

Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders

Job Description

Operate or tend equipment to control chemical changes or reactions in the processing of industrial or consumer products. Equipment used includes devulcanizers, steam-jacketed kettles, and reactor vessels.

Salary Based on Experience Level

Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County

Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.

Annual Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$35,076
Median 50th Percentile$54,744
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$74,786

Hourly Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$17
Median 50th Percentile$26
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$36

Annual Job Openings

91 annual openings in Cook County

National Education Attainment

Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.

Degree Program% of Jobs
A high school diploma or less50.59%
A certificate13.50%
Some college20.64%
An Associate degree13.50%
A Bachelor's degree1.77%
A Master's or Professional degree0.00%
A Doctoral degree or more0.00%

1.77% continue their education beyond an associate degree

Chemical Plant and System Operators

Job Description

Control or operate entire chemical processes or system of machines.

Salary Based on Experience Level

Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County

Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.

Annual Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$41,107
Median 50th Percentile$62,841
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$80,423

Hourly Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$20
Median 50th Percentile$30
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$39

Annual Job Openings

4 annual openings in Cook County

National Education Attainment

Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.

Degree Program% of Jobs
A high school diploma or less61.53%
A certificate0.97%
Some college0.51%
An Associate degree0.21%
A Bachelor's degree36.27%
A Master's or Professional degree0.30%
A Doctoral degree or more0.21%

36.78% continue their education beyond an associate degree