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Professional Master's Programs

Master of Chemistry in Analytical Chemistry

The American Chemical Society describes analytical chemistry as "a challenging profession that makes significant contributions to many fields of science." A degree in analytical chemistry provides a graduate with extensive opportunities and rewards. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a chemist has the potential to earn a salary of nearly $100,000 annually, and analytical chemists may earn a salary even higher than this, due to the demand for analytical chemistry in multiple industries. The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) explains that over 50 percent of working chemists are required to do analytical chemistry in their jobs, noting, "Thus employers often look for a high level of analytical chemistry skills when they recruit." RSC names analytical chemistry graduates as highly sought-after employees in today's workforce. 

The IIT Master of Chemistry degree in Analytical Chemistry provides students with a solid foundation in separation science, spectroscopy, method development, and sample preparation. Additionally, this unique professional science master's program incorporates courses in communication, statistics, industrial leadership, and business principles, as suggested by our advisory board, since skill in these areas is critical for a successful career in analytical chemistry. According to Chemical and Engineering News, "Recruiters say that among the most coveted qualifications for analytical chemists at all degree levels is interdisciplinary training that includes...instrumentation savvy, and strong communication skills," which is exactly what IIT's professional master's program provides. This is a non-thesis degree designed for chemists working in business, industry, education, government, military, and non-profit agencies who wish to become more effective leaders in the workplace.

For your convenience, courses are offered online and lectures can be viewed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You may start the program in fall, spring or summer. The average time to completion is 2.5 years of part time study. To receive the degree, you must complete a minimum of 32 credit hours while maintaining a minimum GPA of 3.0. After the course sequence is completed, you are required to pass a final comprehensive exam conducted on campus.