The field of engineering is continuously evolving and alumni with the advanced education and research skills associated with obtaining graduate degrees have the flexibility, breadth, and depth to become leaders as the problems of tomorrow arise.

Opportunities:

A graduate degree in chemical or petroleum engineering opens up many possible career paths. Opportunities exist in industry, academia, and national laboratories. Industrial positions include the typical plant/project work with increased/advanced management opportunities. In addition, research and process development positions are possible. Similar research positions are also available at national laboratories. With a doctoral degree, positions in academia requiring both classroom teaching and laboratory research are possible.