TSTC Waco Chemical Technology Degree, Major and Program Information

A program that prepares individuals to apply scientific principles and technical skills in support of chemical and biochemical research and industrial operations. Includes instruction in principles of chemistry and biochemistry, technical mathematics, computer applications, radiochemistry, industrial biochemistry, chemical instrumentation, physical chemistry, laboratory research methods, industrial processing methods and equipment, and test equipment operation and maintenance. Find colleges offering chemical technology degree.

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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 purposes, such as 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. Read more about chemical technicians in our career profile section.
Salary and Wages
Waco, TX
- Average Annual Salary: $43,980
- Average Hourly Rate: $21.14
Projections
- Total Employment (2008): 66,100
- Total Employment Projected (2018): 65,500
- Percent Job Growth: -0.5%
Chemical Plant and System Operators
Job Description
Control or operate an entire chemical process or system of machines. Read more about chemical plant & system operators in our career profile section.
Projections
- Total Employment (2008): 45,100
- Total Employment Projected (2018): 35,800
- Percent Job Growth: -9.3%
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. Read more about chemical equipment operators & tenders in our career profile section.
Projections
- Total Employment (2008): 53,000
- Total Employment Projected (2018): 46,600
- Percent Job Growth: -6.4%

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Awarded Degrees and Program Completion Details

Chemical Technology

	Total	Certificate	Associate
Overall
All Students	28	22	6

By Gender
Male	5	1	4
Female	23	21	2

By Race
Non-Resident Alien	-	-	-
American Indian	-	-	-
Black	8	6	2
Asian	2	1	1
Hispanic	7	7	-
White	11	8	3
Unknown	-	-	-

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