r/ChemicalEngineering Jan 06 '23

Salary Where is the crazy money

What are the jobs that chemE’s can get that print crazy money.

I know for the most part engineers are well paid, but I’m wondering if there’s any shot to make ridiculous money (like the higher end of SWE or big 4 consulting) using an undergrad in chemE in conjunction with any experience or further degrees.

This may seem like a shallow question, and it definitely is. I’m happy with my degree and jog, I just really want to know what the top of the mountain looks like and how people got there.

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u/mmartinez42793 Jan 07 '23

No one talks about it: paper industry. Like toilet paper. I’m in this industry by accident and I as making easy 6 figs by 29 years old. It’s not easy but if you have the temperament for it, it’s great, once you’re in, you’re in industry. You can always leave and come bafk