2025 Best General Chemistry Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region
12
Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Region
699
Chemistry Degrees Awarded
If you pursue a degree in
general chemistry, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #43 most popular program in the country. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.
In 2025, College Factual analyzed 12 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best General Chemistry Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 699 degrees in general chemistry to qualified students.
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Choosing a Great General Chemistry School
The chemistry program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for General Chemistry rankings. We derive our Best Overall General Chemistry School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.
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.
Pick Your General Chemistry Degree Level
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 General Chemistry Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list to help you make the college decision.
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Best Schools for General Chemistry in the Rocky Mountains Region
Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the chemistry degree levels they offer.
10 Top Rocky Mountains Region Schools in Chemistry
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In CO
53
Chemistry Degrees Awarded
It is hard to beat University of Colorado Boulder if you wish to pursue a degree in general chemistry. Located in the midsize city of Boulder, CU - Boulder is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #145 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means CU - Boulder is a great university overall.
There were roughly 53 general chemistry students who graduated with this degree at CU - Boulder in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general chemistry from University of Colorado Boulder
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In CO
72
Chemistry Degrees Awarded
Colorado State University - Fort Collins is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in general chemistry. Located in the midsize city of Fort Collins, Colorado State is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #178 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Colorado State is a great university overall.
There were approximately 72 general chemistry students who graduated with this degree at Colorado State in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general chemistry from Colorado State University - Fort Collins
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In UT
102
Chemistry Degrees Awarded
University of Utah is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in general chemistry. Located in the city of Salt Lake City, U of U is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #213 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means U of U is a great university overall.
There were approximately 102 general chemistry students who graduated with this degree at U of U in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general chemistry from University of Utah
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In WY
University of Wyoming is a great option for students interested in a degree in general chemistry. Located in the town of Laramie, UW is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 1st out of 7 schools for overall quality in the state of Wyoming.
There were roughly 20 general chemistry students who graduated with this degree at UW in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general chemistry from University of Wyoming
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MT
47
Chemistry Degrees Awarded
MSU Bozeman is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Bozeman. A Best Colleges rank of #614 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means MSU Bozeman is a great university overall.
There were roughly 47 general chemistry students who graduated with this degree at MSU Bozeman in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general chemistry from Montana State University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In ID
41
Chemistry Degrees Awarded
Boise State is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Boise. A Best Colleges rank of #512 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Boise State is a great university overall.
There were about 41 general chemistry students who graduated with this degree at Boise State in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general chemistry from Boise State University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In CO
33
Chemistry Degrees Awarded
CU Anschutz is a fairly large public university located in the city of Denver. This university ranks 14th out of 31 colleges for overall quality in the state of Colorado.
There were about 33 general chemistry students who graduated with this degree at CU Anschutz in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general chemistry from University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In ID
Located in the distant town of Moscow, U of I is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 10 schools for overall quality in the state of Idaho.
There were approximately 10 general chemistry students who graduated with this degree at U of I in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general chemistry from University of Idaho
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In CO
University of Northern Colorado is a medium-sized public university located in the medium-sized city of Greeley. A Best Colleges rank of #707 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means University of Northern Colorado is a great university overall.
There were roughly 30 general chemistry students who graduated with this degree at University of Northern Colorado in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general chemistry from University of Northern Colorado
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In ID
Located in the city of Pocatello, ISU is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 4th out of 10 schools for overall quality in the state of Idaho.
There were roughly 9 general chemistry students who graduated with this degree at ISU in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general chemistry from Idaho State University
