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[quote=Anonymous]I have a (not Chemistry) science PhD. Chemistry, especially with a PhD, has always been one of the most lucrative science PhDs to get, because of the broad range of industry jobs. DH (also non-chemistry science PhD) and I now both work in industries that provides equipment and infrastructure to pretty much every vertical related to STEM, and nothing I see suggests that chemistry has become a risky field w.r.t. job prospects.

Of course, if your DD prefers Chemical Engineering, she should study it. But, while I generally caution people to do their homework about long term career prospects before pursuing a PhD in science, chemistry remains one of the fields I'd be least concerned about. If she really loves the field, she should seriously consider it.

FWIW, DH and I both do quite well financially, even by DCUM standards. And I got to spend my 20s pursuing my childhood passion (albeit living on a very small graduate stipend while my college friends all earned good salaries in finance and consulting etc). If you are realistic about your career options, a hard science like chemistry is still a great option for someone who finds it intellectually stimulating. I pretty much never assumed I would be a tenured faculty member, and I took supplementary coursework and selected a supportive advisor to prepare me for a non-academic career.[/quote]

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