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2025 Best Chemistry Schools in West Virginia

2 Colleges in West Virginia
107 Chemistry Degrees Awarded
$47,693 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 2025, College Factual analyzed 2 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Chemistry Schools in West Virginia ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 107 degrees in chemistry annually.

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Chemistry Rankings by Degree Level

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

The chemistry school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Chemistry Schools in West Virginia. 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 West Virginia

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 West Virginia Schools in Chemistry

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
44 Chemistry Degrees Awarded
18.2% Growth in Graduates

It's difficult to beat West Virginia University if you wish to pursue a degree in chemistry. WVU is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Morgantown.

Graduates who receive their degree from the chemistry program make about $36,891 in their early career salary.

More information about a degree in chemistry from West Virginia University

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Marshall University crest
Marshall University
Huntington, WV
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$32,143 Median Starting Salary

Every student who is interested in chemistry has to take a look at Marshall University. Marshall University is a large public university located in the small city of Huntington.

Students who receive their degree from the chemistry program earn about $32,143 in their early career salary.

More information about a degree in chemistry from Marshall University

Best Chemistry Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Chemistry Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Georgia 287 670
Florida 282 780
North Carolina 279 882
Virginia 274 691
Tennessee 269 369
South Carolina 248 242
Kentucky 244 283
Louisiana 242 237
Mississippi 234 219
Arkansas 234 215
Alabama 233 326

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

Chemistry Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
General Chemistry 100
Other Chemistry 7

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Physics 46
Geological & Earth Sciences 33
General Physical Sciences 2

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