by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in the United States to review for the 2025 Best Physical Chemistry Schools ranking.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Physical Chemistry Schools list, to help you choose the best school for you. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
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The schools below may not offer all types of physical chemistry degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
Every student who is interested in physical chemistry needs to check out Iowa State University. Iowa State is a fairly large public university located in the city of Ames.More information about a degree in physical chemistry from Iowa State University
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One of 11 majors within the Chemistry area of study, Physical Chemistry has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Chemistry | 19,817 |
| Other Chemistry | 659 |
| Forensic Chemistry | 318 |
| Polymer Chemistry | 58 |
| Chemical Physics | 46 |
| Analytical Chemistry | 28 |
| Environmental Chemistry | 20 |
| Theoretical Chemistry | 15 |
| Organic Chemistry | 12 |
| Inorganic Chemistry | 7 |
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