2025 Best General Chemistry Schools in the Plains States Region
18
Colleges in the Plains States Region
1,439
Chemistry Degrees Awarded
General Chemistry is of the hottest degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #43 most popular major in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.
College Factual looked at 18 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best General Chemistry Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,439 degrees in general chemistry annually.
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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. For our Best Overall General 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.
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 Plains States Region list to help you make the college decision.
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Best Schools for General Chemistry in the Plains States Region
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.
10 Top Plains States Region Schools in Chemistry
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MN
145
Chemistry Degrees Awarded
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in general chemistry. UMN Twin Cities is a fairly large public university located in the city of Minneapolis. A Best Colleges rank of #45 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UMN Twin Cities is a great university overall.
There were roughly 145 general chemistry students who graduated with this degree at UMN Twin Cities in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general chemistry from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In IA
39
Chemistry Degrees Awarded
Any student who is interested in general chemistry has to take a look at Iowa State University. Iowa State is a fairly large public university located in the city of Ames. A Best Colleges rank of #88 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Iowa State is a great university overall.
There were roughly 39 general chemistry students who graduated with this degree at Iowa State in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general chemistry from Iowa State University
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In NE
51
Chemistry Degrees Awarded
It is hard to beat University of Nebraska - Lincoln if you wish to pursue a degree in general chemistry. Located in the large city of Lincoln, UNL is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #207 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UNL is a great university overall.
There were approximately 51 general chemistry students who graduated with this degree at UNL in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general chemistry from University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In MO
37
Chemistry Degrees Awarded
Washington University in St Louis is a wonderful decision for students interested in a degree in general chemistry. WUSTL is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Saint Louis. A Best Colleges rank of #21 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means WUSTL is a great university overall.
There were about 37 general chemistry students who graduated with this degree at WUSTL in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general chemistry from Washington University in St Louis
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In IA
58
Chemistry Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #80 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Iowa is a great university overall.
There were approximately 58 general chemistry students who graduated with this degree at Iowa in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general chemistry from University of Iowa
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In KS
48
Chemistry Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Lawrence, KU is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #192 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means KU is a great university overall.
There were approximately 48 general chemistry students who graduated with this degree at KU in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general chemistry from University of Kansas
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In MN
Located in the town of Northfield, St. Olaf is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. This college ranks 6th out of 52 schools for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.
There were roughly 30 general chemistry students who graduated with this degree at St. Olaf in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general chemistry from St Olaf College
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In MN
45
Chemistry Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Duluth, UMN Duluth is a public university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 17th out of 52 colleges for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.
There were about 45 general chemistry students who graduated with this degree at UMN Duluth in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general chemistry from University of Minnesota - Duluth
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In MN
33
Chemistry Degrees Awarded
Located in the distant town of Northfield, Carleton is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #245 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Carleton is a great college overall.
There were about 33 general chemistry students who graduated with this degree at Carleton in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general chemistry from Carleton College
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MO
80
Chemistry Degrees Awarded
Located in the large city of Kansas City, UMKC is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 14th out of 48 colleges for overall quality in the state of Missouri.
There were about 80 general chemistry students who graduated with this degree at UMKC in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general chemistry from University of Missouri - Kansas City
