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2022 Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Chemistry

224 Colleges in the United States
1,170 Associate Degrees
If you plan on getting your associate degree in chemistry, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #81 in the country in terms of popularity. As a result, there are many colleges that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.

College Factual looked at 224 colleges and universities when compiling its 2022 Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Chemistry ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,170 associate degrees in chemistry during the 2019-2020 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Chemistry School for Your Associate Degree

Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Chemistry The chemistry associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. As an aid in helping you pick the right school for you, we created our Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Chemistry ranking.

A high popularity ranking isn't always a sign that a school has a great overall quality ranking for chemistry, but it does mean that many students are choosing the school for some reason. Sometimes this is because the school offers a great educational experience, it is a good value, or it is highly focused on the program.

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This is not our only ranking, nor the only degree level we have ranked. In addition to this ranking, you may want to take at the rankings for different degree levels as called out above. You can also narrow your search by location by filtering for a certain area of the country. Plus, you can view our other rankings for chemistry.

The following list ranks the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in chemistry. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

25 Most Well Attended Schools for Chemistry Students Working on Their Associate

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90 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Irvine Valley College is a popular choice for students interested in an associate degree in chemistry. Irvine Valley College is a large public college located in the city of Irvine.

There were approximately 90 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at Irvine Valley College in the most recent data year.

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Fullerton College
Fullerton, CA
68 Annual Associate Degrees
#2 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Fullerton College is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting an associate degree in chemistry. Located in the large suburb of Fullerton, Fullerton College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

There were approximately 68 chemistry individuals who graduated with this degree at Fullerton College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA
67 Annual Associate Degrees
#3 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Orange Coast College is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in chemistry. Orange Coast College is a fairly large public college located in the city of Costa Mesa.

There were about 67 chemistry individuals who graduated with this degree at Orange Coast College in the most recent year we have data available.

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41 Annual Associate Degrees
#4 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in chemistry has to take a look at Santiago Canyon College. Located in the medium-sized city of Orange, SCC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

There were about 41 chemistry individuals who graduated with this degree at SCC in the most recent data year.

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Golden West College
Huntington Beach, CA
34 Annual Associate Degrees
#5 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Golden West College is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Huntington Beach.

There were approximately 34 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at Golden West College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CA
32 Annual Associate Degrees
#6 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Saddleback College is a large public college located in the large suburb of Mission Viejo.

There were about 32 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at Saddleback College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Moorpark College
Moorpark, CA
29 Annual Associate Degrees
#7 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the medium-sized suburb of Moorpark, Moorpark College is a public college with a large student population.

There were approximately 29 chemistry individuals who graduated with this degree at Moorpark College in the most recent year we have data available.

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29 Annual Associate Degrees
#7 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

San Diego Miramar College is a fairly large public college located in the city of San Diego.

There were about 29 chemistry individuals who graduated with this degree at San Diego Miramar College in the most recent year we have data available.

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25 Annual Associate Degrees
#9 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the suburb of Aptos, Cabrillo College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

There were roughly 25 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at Cabrillo College in the most recent year we have data available.

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24 Annual Associate Degrees
#10 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the midsize suburb of Fairfield, Solano College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

There were about 24 chemistry individuals who graduated with this degree at Solano College in the most recent data year.

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Sacramento City College
Sacramento, CA
23 Annual Associate Degrees
#11 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the large city of Sacramento, Sacramento City is a public college with a fairly large student population.

There were approximately 23 chemistry individuals who graduated with this degree at Sacramento City in the most recent data year.

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Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CA
23 Annual Associate Degrees
#11 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the city of Santa Barbara, SBCC is a public college with a fairly large student population.

There were about 23 chemistry individuals who graduated with this degree at SBCC in the most recent year we have data available.

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Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA
21 Annual Associate Degrees
#13 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

SAC is a very large public college located in the city of Santa Ana.

There were about 21 chemistry individuals who graduated with this degree at SAC in the most recent year we have data available.

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Cuyamaca College
El Cajon, CA
21 Annual Associate Degrees
#13 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the large suburb of El Cajon, Cuyamaca College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

There were about 21 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at Cuyamaca College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Hartnell College
Salinas, CA
20 Annual Associate Degrees
#15 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the midsize city of Salinas, Hartnell College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

There were approximately 20 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at Hartnell College in the most recent year we have data available.

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19 Annual Associate Degrees
#16 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Antelope Valley College is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Lancaster.

There were about 19 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at Antelope Valley College in the most recent data year.

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Blinn College
Brenham, TX
19 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In TX
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Blinn College is a fairly large public college located in the town of Brenham.

There were about 19 chemistry individuals who graduated with this degree at Blinn College in the most recent data year.

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18 Annual Associate Degrees
#2 Most Popular In TX
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the city of Austin, Austin Community College District is a public college with a fairly large student population.

There were approximately 18 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at Austin Community College District in the most recent data year.

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Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT
16 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In UT
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Salt Lake Community College is a very large public college located in the large suburb of Salt Lake City.

There were approximately 16 chemistry individuals who graduated with this degree at Salt Lake Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

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San Bernardino Valley College
San Bernardino, CA
15 Annual Associate Degrees
#17 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the midsize city of San Bernardino, San Bernardino Valley College is a public college with a large student population.

There were roughly 15 chemistry individuals who graduated with this degree at San Bernardino Valley College in the most recent data year.

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Foothill College
Los Altos Hills, CA
14 Annual Associate Degrees
#18 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Foothill College is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Los Altos Hills.

There were approximately 14 chemistry individuals who graduated with this degree at Foothill College in the most recent data year.

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Union County College
Cranford, NJ
14 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NJ
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Union County College is a medium-sized public college located in the suburb of Cranford.

There were about 14 chemistry individuals who graduated with this degree at Union County College in the most recent year we have data available.

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14 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In OK
#1 Best Quality In OK

OCCC is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Oklahoma City. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for associate degrees in chemistry in Oklahoma.

There were roughly 14 chemistry individuals who graduated with this degree at OCCC in the most recent data year.

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11 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NV
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the city of Las Vegas, CSN is a public college with a very large student population.

There were approximately 11 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at CSN in the most recent data year.

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Contra Costa College
San Pablo, CA
11 Annual Associate Degrees
#19 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

CCC is a medium-sized public college located in the large suburb of San Pablo.

There were approximately 11 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at CCC in the most recent data year.

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Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TX
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Oxnard College
Oxnard, CA
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Cerritos College
Norwalk, CA
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Allan Hancock College
Santa Maria, CA

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Merced College
Merced, CA

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Sierra College
Rocklin, CA

Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional great schools for Chemistry students that almost earned our Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Chemistry award.

Rank College Location
38 Norco College Norco, CA
38 South Texas College McAllen, TX
38 Mt. Hood Community College Gresham, OR
38 San Juan College Farmington, NM
38 Crafton Hills College Yucaipa, CA
38 Community College of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA
38 Sinclair Community College Dayton, OH

Chemistry by Region

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Chemistry Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
General Chemistry 1,163
Forensic Chemistry 5
Other Chemistry 2

Related Major Annual Graduates
General Physical Sciences 3,820
Physics 1,553
Geological & Earth Sciences 138
Other Physical Science 88
Astronomy & Astrophysics 14

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