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2023 Best General Chemistry Colleges for Veterans in Massachusetts

10 Ranked Colleges
699 Degrees Awarded
$33,600 Avg Cost*
Most Veteran Friendly in Massachusetts for Chemistry

Veterans have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Most Veteran Friendly in Massachusetts for Chemistry” ranking - to help you make that decision.

General Chemistry is the 43rd most popular major in the country with 20,056 degrees awarded in 2020-2021.

Across Massachusetts, there were 699 general chemistry graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly in Massachusetts for Chemistry” ranking analyzed 10 colleges that offered a degree in general chemistry. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality general chemistry programs as well as strong veteran support.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as veteran satisfaction, veteran affordability, and overall quality of the general chemistry program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Most Veteran Friendly in Massachusetts for Chemistry

The colleges and universities below are the best for massachusetts vets studying chemistry.

Top 10 Best General Chemistry Colleges for Veterans in Massachusetts

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Northeastern University
Boston, Massachusetts

Out of the 10 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in Massachusetts for Chemistry that were part of this year’s ranking, Northeastern University landed the #1 spot on the list. Northeastern is located in Boston, Massachusetts and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 49 ’s chemistry degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Northeastern, the school also landed the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Of the 22,905 students enrolled at Northeastern University, 9 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 6 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $25,441. To help with additional expenses, 2 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

With a freshman retention rate of 97%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full Northeastern Veteran Student Life Report

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Boston University
Boston, Massachusetts

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Boston University. The school came in at #2 for the Most Veteran Friendly in Massachusetts for Chemistry. Boston, Massachusetts is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s chemistry degrees to 46 students in 2020-2021.

Boston U not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.According to our most recent data, Boston University supports 32,718 students, and 15 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 1 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $25,162. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 92%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Boston University]](/colleges/boston-university/student-life/veterans/)

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Massachusetts - Lowell. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Massachusetts for Chemistry list. UMass Lowell is located in Lowell, Massachusetts and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 31 ’s chemistry degrees to qualified students.

UMass Lowell did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Among the 18,150 students enrolled at University of Massachusetts - Lowell, 623 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 290 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $8,664. On top of their other funding sources, 29 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of Massachusetts - Lowell offers credit for military training for eligible students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at University of Massachusetts - Lowell]](/colleges/university-of-massachusetts-lowell/student-life/veterans/)

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Out of the 10 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in Massachusetts for Chemistry that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Massachusetts Amherst landed the #4 spot on the list. UMass Amherst is located in Amherst, Massachusetts and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 48 ’s chemistry degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our massachusetts vets studying chemistry list, UMass Amherst has also earned the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] rank in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.According to our most recent data, University of Massachusetts Amherst supports 31,642 students, and 477 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 252 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $8,295. On top of their other funding sources, 21 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 89%.

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Williams College
Williamstown, Massachusetts

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Williams College. The school came in at #5 for the Most Veteran Friendly in Massachusetts for Chemistry. Williamstown, Massachusetts is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s chemistry degrees to 28 students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Williams, the school also landed the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Of the 1,987 students enrolled at Williams College, 16 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 5 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $26,154. In addition to receiving other benefits, 7 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 90%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Williams]](/colleges/williams-college/student-life/veterans/)

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Brandeis University
Waltham, Massachusetts

Brandeis University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Massachusetts for Chemistry ranking, coming in at #6. Brandeis University is a medium-sized school located in Waltham, Massachusetts that handed out 39 ’s chemistry degrees in 2020-2021.

Brandeis did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.According to our most recent data, Brandeis University supports 5,440 students, and 41 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 22 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $14,483. During this same period, 15 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 90%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Brandeis University]](/colleges/brandeis-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Salem State University
Salem, Massachusetts

Salem State University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Massachusetts for Chemistry ranking, coming in at #7. This medium-sized school is located in Salem, Massachusetts, and it awarded 5 ’s chemistry degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our massachusetts vets studying chemistry list, Salem State has also earned the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] rank in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 273 of the 7,242 students enrolled at Salem State University were GI Bill® students, of which 160 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $8,582. In addition to receiving other benefits, 5 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Salem State University]](/colleges/salem-state-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, Massachusetts

With a ranking of #8, Bridgewater State University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Massachusetts for Chemistry list. Bridgewater, Massachusetts is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s chemistry degrees to 16 students in 2020-2021.

Bridgewater State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Of the 10,651 students enrolled at Bridgewater State University, 393 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 171 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $9,335. In addition to receiving other benefits, 8 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Bridgewater State University does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Bridgewater State]](/colleges/bridgewater-state-university/student-life/veterans/)

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College of the Holy Cross
Worcester, Massachusetts

College of the Holy Cross ranked #9 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in Massachusetts for Chemistry list. Holy Cross is a small school located in Worcester, Massachusetts that handed out 29 ’s chemistry degrees in 2020-2021.

Holy Cross did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Among the 2,970 students enrolled at College of the Holy Cross, 25 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 15 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $22,544. To help with additional expenses, 12 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

With a freshman retention rate of 89%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

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Smith College
Northampton, Massachusetts

Smith College landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Massachusetts for Chemistry ranking. Located in Northampton, Massachusetts, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 21 diplomas to qualified ’s chemistry students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our massachusetts vets studying chemistry list, Smith has also earned the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] rank in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.According to our most recent data, Smith College supports 2,504 students, and 23 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 2 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $9,293. In addition to receiving other benefits, 9 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Full Smith Veteran Student Life Report

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