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2024 Best Chemistry Schools in Colorado

7 Colleges in Colorado
330 Chemistry Degrees Awarded
$43,664 Avg Early-Career Salary
A degree in chemistry is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #51 out of 395 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 7 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Chemistry Schools in Colorado ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 330 degrees in chemistry to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Chemistry School

Best Chemistry Schools in Colorado The chemistry program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Chemistry rankings. For our Best Overall Chemistry School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Chemistry Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Chemistry
Master's Degrees in Chemistry
Doctor's Degrees in Chemistry

When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Chemistry Schools in Colorado list to help you make the college decision. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Chemistry in Colorado

The schools below may not offer all types of chemistry degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

Top Colorado Schools in Chemistry

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
54 Chemistry Degrees Awarded
$46,181 Median Starting Salary

It is difficult to beat University of Colorado Boulder if you wish to pursue a degree in chemistry. Located in the midsize city of Boulder, CU - Boulder is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #115 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means CU - Boulder is a great university overall.

There were approximately 54 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at CU - Boulder in the most recent year we have data available. Those chemistry students who get their degree from University of Colorado Boulder receive $2,517 more than the typical chemistry grad.

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2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
72 Chemistry Degrees Awarded
5.6% Growth in Graduates

Colorado State University - Fort Collins is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in chemistry. Located in the city of Fort Collins, Colorado State is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #156 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Colorado State is a great university overall.

There were about 72 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at Colorado State in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the chemistry major at Colorado State University - Fort Collins earn $11,883 above the typical graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.

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3
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
7th Most Popular In CO
41.7% Growth in Graduates

Colorado School of Mines is a great decision for students interested in a degree in chemistry. Mines is a medium-sized public school located in the large suburb of Golden. A Best Colleges rank of #48 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Mines is a great school overall.

There were roughly 24 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at Mines in the most recent year we have data available.

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4
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
$39,934 Median Starting Salary
$26,000 Median Student Debt

University of Northern Colorado is a good choice for students interested in a degree in chemistry. University of Northern Colorado is a medium-sized public university located in the medium-sized city of Greeley. This university ranks 9th out of 33 colleges for overall quality in the state of Colorado.

There were about 30 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at University of Northern Colorado in the most recent data year. Soon after graduating, chemistry degree recipients typically make an average of $39,934 at the beginning of their careers.

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5
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
10th Most Popular In CO
20.0% Growth in Graduates

Located in the town of Gunnison, Western is a public university with a small student population. This university ranks 29th out of 33 colleges for overall quality in the state of Colorado.

There were roughly 10 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at Western in the most recent year we have data available.

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6
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$26,208 Median Starting Salary
$15,000 Median Student Debt

Located in the distant town of Durango, FLC is a public college with a small student population. This college ranks 25th out of 33 colleges for overall quality in the state of Colorado.

There were roughly 10 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at FLC in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the chemistry program state that they receive average early career wages of $26,208.

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7
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
20.0% Growth in Graduates
$38,565 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Denver, MSU Denver is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 26th out of 33 colleges for overall quality in the state of Colorado.

There were approximately 20 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at MSU Denver in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduating, chemistry degree recipients generally make about $38,565 at the beginning of their careers.

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Best Chemistry Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Region

Explore all the Best Chemistry Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Area or other specific states within that region.

StateCollegesDegrees Awarded
Utah266219
Idaho21987
Montana18880
Wyoming16224

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Chemistry is one of 8 different types of Physical Sciences programs to choose from.

Chemistry Focus Areas

MajorAnnual Graduates
General Chemistry319
Other Chemistry10
Chemical Physics1

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Related MajorAnnual Graduates
Physics289
Geological & Earth Sciences219
Astronomy & Astrophysics68
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology67
Materials Sciences13
General Physical Sciences1

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