Students who choose to study chemistry at Carthage conduct significant research guided by faculty, have access to modern equipment and instrumentation, have the option to obtain a degree certified by American Chemical Society, and join an active community of fellow chemists on campus. The Chemistry Department at Carthage provides experiences that lead to regional and national conference presentations, which prepare students to be successful in competitive graduate, medical, and pharmacy schools, and obtain fantastic jobs in chemical industry.

The Chemistry Department prepares students for careers in chemistry; research; medical school; dentistry, veterinary and pharmacy graduate programs; and teaching.