Master of Science in Industrial and Process Chemistry

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University of St. Thomas - Houston Master of Science in Industrial and Process Chemistry graduates working at chemical plant Houston, home to over 4,700 energy-related companies, is the energy capital of the world. Based on recent reports, the Houston petrochemical sector is booming at a record pace, with $50 billion of facility construction in progress.

The University of St. Thomas Master of Science in Industrial and Process Chemistry (MSIPC) provides a deep understanding of the principles of industrial chemistry and chemical processes combined with high-valued business and management skills, preparing you for upper level management and leadership positions.

Now offered 100% online, the MSIPC program is designed to meet the needs of professionals currently working in the chemical, petrochemical, and energy sectors as well as recent graduates starting their career.

Fast-track your career today with a Master of Science in Industrial and Process Chemistry from UST.

UST MSEIP Program

The U. S. Department of Education’s Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Program: The UST Houston Next Gen Researchers Project.

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Houston Boats the Highest Annual Median Wage for STEM Workers

City in U.S.

FOR STEM SALARIES

Source: WalletHub

237,000+

Energy Jobs

IN HOUSTON

Source: Greater Houston Partnership

$102,160

Annual Median Salary

FOR U.S. CHEMICAL ENGINEER JOBS

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

Your Pipeline To Possibilities

University of St. Thomas - Houston Master of Science in Industrial and Process Chemistry - chemical refinery at night Houston is home to many leading multinational energy companies, employing nearly a third of the U.S. oil and gas extraction workforce, including:

Baker Hughes
BP
Chevron
ConocoPhillips
ExxonMobil
Schlumberger
Shell

PPOHA Grant

UST receives $3 million PPOHA Grant to pilot a MS in Industrial and Process Chemistry program.

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Requirements Disclaimer:
This is an online program and international students cannot maintain or obtain F-1 student visa or status or I-20 form through this program.

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Start your journey today by applying to either the B.S./M.S. in Industrial and Process Chemistry or M.S. in Industrial and Process Chemistry.

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Brief course descriptions are available from our online course catalog below.

Course Descriptions

University of St. Thomas has received a five-year, $3 million grant through the Fiscal Year 2025 Promoting Post baccalaureate Opportunities for Hispanic Americans (PPOHA) Program from the US Department of Education. UST will develop and pilot a new, industry-approved master’s program, a MS in Industrial and Process Chemistry, offered online or classroom-based.

PPOHA Grant Provides Post Bac Benefits to Hispanic and Low-Income Students

The US Department of Education PPOHA Program provides grants to:

Expand post baccalaureate educational opportunities for, and improve the academic attainment of, Hispanic students; and
Expand the post baccalaureate academic offerings as well as enhance the program quality in the institutions of higher education that are educating the majority of Hispanic college students and helping large numbers of Hispanic and low-income students complete postsecondary degrees.

UST One of Two Schools to Receive this Grant

This year’s award recipients were the University of St. Thomas and the University of California, Santa Cruz.

UHD Partners with UHD to Create a Pipeline of STEM Scholars

As part of a collaboration with University of Houston-Downtown (UHD), UST will create a pipeline from UHD’s STEM Scholars undergraduate program to the MS degree plan in Industrial and Process Chemistry. UHD partner Dr. Mary Jo Parker, director of the UHD STEM Scholars Academy, will serve as the Graduation to Graduate School Guide with support and counseling to graduates coming from UHD to the UST PPOHA program.

Industry Professionals’ External Advisory Board

An external advisory board consisting of professionals in the chemical, petrochemical and oil and gas industries will collaborate on the program’s development and the program curriculum will be submitted for accreditation by the National Professional Science Master’s Association. UST faculty will align the needs of business and industry with the training and curricular needs of students that will enter a variety of STEM career options.

Expert Evaluator Part of Grant Team

The UST Houston Pipelines and Pathways Project program will be evaluated by Dr. Amaury Nora, a life-long researcher and expert evaluator in the field of Hispanics in higher education and STEM.

PPOHA Program Scholarship Application

Thank you for your interest in the University of St. Thomas (UST) Promoting Postbaccalaureate Opportunities for Hispanic Students (PPOHA) Program. Please carefully read the requirements and instructions before applying. Please type or print. All questions must be answered before the application can be processed.

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