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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Chemistry (Income $75-$110k) in the Southwest Region

16 Ranked Colleges
252 Degrees Awarded
$24,500 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

Chemistry is the 44th most popular major in the country with 21,951 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, chemistry graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $38,704 and had an average of $22,279 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southwest region, there were 1,803 chemistry graduates with average earnings and debt of $35,257 and $21,293 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 252 chemistry graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,970 and $95,025 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking looked at 16 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in chemistry. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality chemistry programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the chemistry program at the school. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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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 “Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k”.

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Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k.

Top 16 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Chemistry (Income $75-$110k) in the Southwest Region

#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend The University of Texas at Austin. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k. The University of Texas at Austin is a public institution located in Austin, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 30 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Austin did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Austin are $22,886.

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#2

University of Houston

Houston, Texas
#4 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Houston. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k. UH is located in Houston, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 19 doctorate’s chemistry degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southwest region doctor’s degree chemistry students whose families make $75-$110k list, UH has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UH are $18,689.

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#13 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend The University of Texas at San Antonio. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k. UTSA is a large public school situated in San Antonio, Texas. It awarded 5 doctorate’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

UTSA also took the #13 spot in our “Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UTSA are $25,807, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#14 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend The University of Texas at El Paso. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k. El Paso, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s chemistry degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

UTEP not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UTEP are $16,180.

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#8 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Texas landed the #5 spot on the list. Located in Denton, Texas, this large public school handed out 17 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s chemistry students in 2019-2020.

UNT also took the #8 spot in our “Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Texas are $15,618, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#6

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona

University of Arizona ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. University of Arizona is a large public school situated in Tucson, Arizona. It awarded 12 doctorate’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Arizona also took the #3 spot in our “Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arizona are $33,399, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#6 in overall quality

Arizona State University - Tempe landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Arizona State University - Tempe is a large public school situated in Tempe, Arizona. It awarded 15 doctorate’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at ASU - Tempe, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at ASU - Tempe are $27,048, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, Oklahoma State University - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. This large school is located in Stillwater, Oklahoma, and it awarded 9 doctorate’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at OSU, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Oklahoma State University - Main Campus are $23,963, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7 in overall quality

The University of Texas at Arlington came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. The University of Texas at Arlington is a public institution located in Arlington, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 17 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UT Arlington, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Arlington are $23,376, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
#11 in overall quality

Texas Tech University landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Lubbock, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s chemistry degrees to 14 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region doctor’s degree chemistry students whose families make $75-$110k list, Texas Tech has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Tech are $17,530, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, The University of Texas at Dallas did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. UT Dallas is located in Richardson, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 13 doctorate’s chemistry degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UT Dallas, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Dallas are $28,610, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#12

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas

Texas A&M University - College Station came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Located in College Station, Texas, this large public school handed out 39 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s chemistry students in 2019-2020.

Texas A&M College Station also made our “Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #2. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M College Station are $22,743.

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#13

University of New Mexico - Main Campus

Albuquerque, New Mexico
#15 in overall quality

University of New Mexico - Main Campus came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. University of New Mexico - Main Campus is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 doctorate’s chemistry degrees to qualified students.

UNM did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #15 on our “Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of New Mexico - Main Campus are $19,890, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9 in overall quality

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Located in Norman, Oklahoma, this large public school handed out 16 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s chemistry students in 2019-2020.

University of Oklahoma also made our “Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #9. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Oklahoma are $23,236.

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#15

Baylor University

Waco, Texas
#5 in overall quality

Baylor University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #15. Baylor is a private not-for-profit institution located in Waco, Texas. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Baylor also made our “Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #5. Average graduate tuition and fees at Baylor are $36,936, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#16

Texas Christian University

Fort Worth, Texas
#13 in overall quality

With a ranking of #16, Texas Christian University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Located in Fort Worth, Texas, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 1 degrees to qualified doctorate’s chemistry students in 2019-2020.

TCU also took the #13 spot in our “Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Christian University are $32,268, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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