Dubbed the central science, students majoring in chemistry are at the heart of scientific discovery. There are millions of chemical compounds and reactions, so the study of chemistry is broken into subgroups: organic chemistry, the study of compounds of carbon; inorganic chemistry, the study of compounds made up of elements other than carbon; biochemistry, the study of biological chemicals; quantitative chemistry, which is concerned with the precise analysis of matter; and physical chemistry, the study of in-depth mathematical relationships within atoms and molecules. At Tri-State University, you will be provided with a solid foundation that allows flexibility to study in greater depth those areas of specific interest.

TSU students are prepared for a variety of opportunities, including graduate school or industry positions, such as sales, drug development, cosmetics, agrochemicals, and biotechnology; the chemical industry is a thriving marketplace. Graduates from TSU have an extremely high placement rate in the field and are often paid above the national average starting salary. In addition, Tri-State offers a chemistry student the opportunity to pursue multiple majors and minors at a school known for producing highly sought after graduates who are ready to make an immediate impact in the workplace. With the help of academic advisors within the Science Department, you can tailor a four-year bachelor’s degree to meet your career objectives. For example, a student interested in technical sales or support might major in chemistry and minor in business.