1. Chemical Engineering
Luca Howard

2. What is Chemical Engineering?
Chemical engineering is a field of study in which engineers manufacture and improve chemicals used in the world. Leadership, chemical research, and chemical testing are all aspects that this job may require.

3. Why Chemical Engineering
My family has background in all engineering fields, but my great uncle in particular has made quite a bit of money, and really enjoyed his job and time working as a chemical engineer.

4. Where?
A chemical engineer generally works in an indoor lab. They will be managed, and will have others with whom they can collaborate. A shared space is the most common place of work.

5. Specializations
Specialization can be with a certain material, or a certain field of materials.
Ex. Phosphorus or Organic Chemistry

6. Occupational Information
Median Pay (Salary)- $97,360
Median Pay (Hourly)- $46.81
Expected Growth over 10 years- 2%
Number of Jobs- 34,600 (2014)
Entry level education- Bachelor’s degree
Make most money in Alaska

7. Why is it important?
This field specializes in the development of chemicals that can be used to improve society. Chemicals that promote the flow of electrons are helpful and beneficial in electronics and power.

8. Patents
In Chemical Engineering, patents are important for many reasons. A patent allows other engineers to see what you have done, and allows application of the information. A patent also is legal proof that you have the rights to an idea or discovery.

9. Bucknell & John Hopkins
BS requirements
34 Credit Hours
Chemistry- 5 Classes credits
Chemical Engineering- 14 Classes credits
Math - 3 Classes credits
Engineering- 5 Classes credits
Physics- 1 Class credit
Electives- 10 Classes credits
Total Credits required credits
1 Credit courses
Micro Technology
Thermodynamics
Applied Physical Chemistry
Transport Phenomena
Biomolecular Separation
Cell Biology for Engineers
Chemical Engineering lab
Etc.
Total Credits required Credits

10. Cost & Other Information
Bucknell
Cost- $51,676
Cost (Credit Hour)- $1,369
Offers Financial Aid
Provides many after college employment options, and has speakers from time to time.
John Hopkins
Cost- $52,170
Cost (Credit Hour)- $419
Offers Financial Aid
AIChE is a program that supports interaction between students and professionals, and holds seminars and other discussions to learn more about the job.

11. Bucknell
Yes I would attend this University because it has a nice campus, and it is only a two hour drive from home. Bucknell is also ABET certified, and slightly cheaper than John Hopkins.
John Hopkins
Yes I would attend this school as my backup, because this school allows me to work more outside of school and take night classes, but is a bit more expensive than Bucknell. This university is also ABET certified, however it is much closer to home.

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