2025 Best Chemistry Schools

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

It's hard to beat Massachusetts Institute of Technology if you wish to pursue a degree in chemistry. MIT is a large private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Cambridge. A Best Colleges rank of #1 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means MIT is a great school overall.

There were approximately 71 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at MIT in the most recent data year. Chemistry degree recipients from Massachusetts Institute of Technology earn a boost of about $48,508 above the typical income of chemistry graduates.

2

University of California - Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

It's difficult to beat University of California - Santa Barbara if you want to pursue a degree in chemistry. UCSB is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized suburb of Santa Barbara. This university ranks 7th out of 161 schools for overall quality in the state of California.

There were approximately 147 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at UCSB in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the chemistry program report average early career income of $47,197.

3

University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison, WI

Every student pursuing a degree in chemistry needs to take a look at University of Wisconsin - Madison. UW - Madison is a very large public university located in the city of Madison. This university ranks 1st out of 46 colleges for overall quality in the state of Wisconsin.

There were approximately 171 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at UW - Madison in the most recent year we have data available. Those chemistry students who get their degree from University of Wisconsin - Madison make $24,552 more than the average chemistry graduate.

4

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Every student who is interested in chemistry needs to take a look at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. Located in the city of Ann Arbor, U-M is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #22 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means U-M is a great university overall.

There were about 122 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at U-M in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the chemistry major at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor make $50,113 above the standard college grad in this field shortly after graduation.

5

University of California - San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Located in the large city of La Jolla, UCSD is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 8th out of 161 colleges for overall quality in the state of California.

There were approximately 445 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at UCSD in the most recent data year. Those chemistry students who get their degree from University of California - San Diego make $8,580 more than the average chemistry grad.

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University of California - Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Located in the medium-sized city of Berkeley, UC Berkeley is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #14 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UC Berkeley is a great university overall.

There were about 204 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at UC Berkeley in the most recent data year. Those chemistry students who get their degree from University of California - Berkeley make $30,652 more than the typical chemistry graduate.

7

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

UMN Twin Cities is a very large public university located in the city of Minneapolis. This university ranks 1st out of 52 colleges for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.

There were roughly 145 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at UMN Twin Cities in the most recent data year. After graduating, chemistry degree recipients typically make an average of $47,451 in their early careers.

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University of California - Davis
Davis, CA

UC Davis is a very large public university located in the small suburb of Davis. This university ranks 10th out of 161 colleges for overall quality in the state of California.

There were approximately 108 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at UC Davis in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the chemistry program report average early career income of $49,100.

9

University of California - Irvine
Irvine, CA

Located in the large city of Irvine, UC Irvine is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 12th out of 161 colleges for overall quality in the state of California.

There were approximately 167 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at UC Irvine in the most recent year we have data available. Chemistry degree recipients from University of California - Irvine receive an earnings boost of around $8,028 over the typical earnings of chemistry majors.

10

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Located in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #6 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Johns Hopkins is a great university overall.

There were approximately 76 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at Johns Hopkins in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the chemistry degree program at Johns Hopkins University get $30,394 more than the typical college graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

UIUC is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Champaign. This university ranks 3rd out of 85 colleges for overall quality in the state of Illinois.

There were about 170 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at UIUC in the most recent data year. Chemistry degree recipients from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign earn a boost of around $11,141 over the typical income of chemistry graduates.

12

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

UCONN is a very large public university located in the town of Storrs. This university ranks 3rd out of 18 colleges for overall quality in the state of Connecticut.

There were approximately 64 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at UCONN in the most recent year we have data available. Those chemistry students who get their degree from University of Connecticut receive $4,523 more than the standard chemistry graduate.

13

University of California - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

UCLA is a very large public university located in the large city of Los Angeles. A Best Colleges rank of #28 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UCLA is a great university overall.

There were about 142 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at UCLA in the most recent year we have data available. Chemistry degree recipients from University of California - Los Angeles earn a boost of approximately $10,150 above the average earnings of chemistry majors.

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Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Located in the city of Chestnut Hill, Boston College is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #17 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Boston College is a great college overall.

There were approximately 39 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at Boston College in the most recent data year.

15

Columbia University in the City of New York
New York, NY

Columbia is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of New York. A Best Colleges rank of #15 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Columbia is a great university overall.

There were approximately 64 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at Columbia in the most recent data year.

16

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

UT Austin is a very large public university located in the large city of Austin. This university ranks 2nd out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were approximately 148 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at UT Austin in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the chemistry program report average early career earnings of $43,383.

17

Duke University
Durham, NC

Duke is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Durham. A Best Colleges rank of #7 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Duke is a great university overall.

There were roughly 65 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at Duke in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the chemistry program state that they receive average early career wages of $29,748.

18

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Located in the city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 93 schools for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.

There were approximately 185 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at UNC Chapel Hill in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the chemistry program earn about $39,143 in their early career salary.

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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Located in the city of Troy, RPI is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population. This school ranks 6th out of 136 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were approximately 17 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at RPI in the most recent year we have data available.

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Cornell University
Ithaca, NY

Located in the city of Ithaca, Cornell is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #9 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Cornell is a great university overall.

There were approximately 106 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at Cornell 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 income of $28,372.

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University of Virginia - Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA

University of Virginia is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Charlottesville. A Best Colleges rank of #35 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means University of Virginia is a great university overall.

There were approximately 136 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at University of Virginia in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the chemistry program report average early career income of $30,599.

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Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Located in the large city of Boston, Northeastern is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #33 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Northeastern is a great university overall.

There were approximately 35 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at Northeastern in the most recent year we have data available. Chemistry degree recipients from Northeastern University get an earnings boost of about $14,818 above the typical earnings of chemistry majors.

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University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

University of Rochester is a large private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Rochester. This university ranks 8th out of 136 colleges for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were about 57 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at University of Rochester in the most recent year we have data available.

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Ohio State University - Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Located in the large city of Columbus, Ohio State is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 1st out of 91 colleges for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were roughly 124 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at Ohio State in the most recent data year. Those chemistry students who get their degree from Ohio State University - Main Campus receive $10,565 more than the standard chemistry graduate.

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University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN

Notre Dame is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Notre Dame. A Best Colleges rank of #29 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Notre Dame is a great university overall.

There were about 49 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at Notre Dame in the most recent data year. Chemistry degree recipients from University of Notre Dame earn a boost of around $36,959 over the typical earnings of chemistry majors.