r/NJTech • u/Leleo3523Oficial • 4d ago

Advice Is there something wrong with being a biochem major?

Hi, I’m a Freshman who’s doing Biochem right now.

Recently I have realized that I can count on my fingers the number of people that I know who does Biochem (2 fingers to be exact).

I think personally think I know a lot of people (did EOP and met a lot of other freshman).

Coming back to my original question, is there something wrong with the major or job prospects?

I keep seeing BME or Chemical engineering.

Please any clarification would help.

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u/Far-Canary5395 Biochem '28 4d ago

Nothing wrong with Biochem! I think most people go to Rutgers for a degree like that. Because NJIT is very IT heavy. Yeah its a "Stem" school but actually it leans heavily towards Engineering and IT.

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u/S0l1s_el_Sol 4d ago

You’ll meet more biochemists when you take ur more heavy classes, but also a ton of biochemists switch to biology

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u/QueasyEntrance4480 3d ago

There is absolutely nothing wrong with pursuing a degree in Biochemistry. However, since it is a science degree, you may need to pursue a graduate degree to access more advanced and financially rewarding career opportunities.On the other hand, engineering is an applied science field, and a bachelor's degree is often sufficient to secure a well-paying job right after graduation.

Biomedical Engineering (BME) can be somewhat different because it is often more research-oriented, and certain career paths may require a graduate degree as well.Most other engineering disciplines offer strong career opportunities with just a bachelor's degree, without necessarily requiring additional graduate education.