2025 Best Chemistry Schools in New Jersey
5
Colleges in New Jersey
428
Chemistry Degrees Awarded
$47,693
Avg Early-Career Salary
A degree in
chemistry is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #51 out of 395 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.
For its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools in New Jersey to determine which ones were the best for chemistry students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 428 degrees in chemistry to qualified students.
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Choosing a Great 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 Chemistry rankings. For our Best Overall 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.
Chemistry Rankings by 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 Chemistry Schools in New Jersey list to help you make the college decision.
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Best Schools for Chemistry in New Jersey
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.
Top New Jersey Schools in Chemistry
It is hard to beat Rutgers University - New Brunswick if you wish to pursue a degree in chemistry. Located in the small city of New Brunswick, Rutgers New Brunswick is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #74 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Rutgers New Brunswick is a great university overall.
There were roughly 65 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at Rutgers New Brunswick in the most recent year we have data available. After graduating, chemistry degree recipients usually earn around $45,359 in their early careers.
More information about a degree in chemistry from Rutgers University - New Brunswick
Rowan University is a wonderful decision for students interested in a degree in chemistry. Rowan is a large public university located in the large suburb of Glassboro. This university ranks 13th out of 45 colleges for overall quality in the state of New Jersey.
There were approximately 25 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at Rowan in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the chemistry major at Rowan University get $5,914 more than the average college graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.
More information about a degree in chemistry from Rowan University
Montclair State University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in chemistry. Located in the suburb of Montclair, Montclair State is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 10th out of 45 schools for overall quality in the state of New Jersey.
There were about 13 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at Montclair State in the most recent data year. Those chemistry students who get their degree from Montclair State University receive $7,696 more than the typical chemistry graduate.
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It is difficult to beat The College of New Jersey if you wish to pursue a degree in chemistry. TCNJ is a moderately-sized public college located in the suburb of Ewing. A Best Colleges rank of #200 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means TCNJ is a great college overall.
There were about 27 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at TCNJ in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in chemistry from The College of New Jersey
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
13th
Most Popular In NJ
Located in the rural area of Galloway, Stockton State is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 19th out of 45 schools for overall quality in the state of New Jersey.
There were about 9 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at Stockton State in the most recent data year.
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