Chemical Engineering

Chemical engineering is concerned with processes that convert raw materials or chemicals into useful valuable forms. Chemical engineering also work with fields such as nanotechnology, and bio-engineering. The industries that employ chemical engineers are as follows:
Architectural, engineering, and related services
Basic chemical manufacturing
Scientific research and development services
Resin, synthetic rubber, and artificial synthetic fibers and filaments manufacturing
Petroleum and coal products manufacturing
Biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies
Business services
Health-care industries
Food Manufacturing unites
Electronics and Energy manufacturers
Employment of chemical engineers is projected to grow 4% from 2012 to 2022, slower than the average for all occupations. According to the US Department of Labor, the median annual salary for a chemical engineer was $78,860. The middle 80 percent of chemical engineers made $50,060 to $118,670 annually. The average annual starting salary for a UK chemical engineering graduate is 28,000. The salaries of chemical engineers in India are very lucrative. Freshers can expect an average salary of Rs. 25,000 per month to Rs. 30,000 per month.