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2026 Best Other Chemistry Schools in California

4 Colleges in the United States
149 Other Chemistry Degrees Awarded
$60,262 Avg Early-Career Salary

Other Chemistry is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their other chemistry programs.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 7 schools to find the best for other chemistry students.

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Best Schools for Other Chemistry in California

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall other chemistry education in California.

Top Schools in Other Chemistry

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Our analysis ranked University Of California Davis the best school in the country for a degree in other chemistry. Located in the suburb of Davis, University Of California Davis is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. University Of California Davis awarded about 26 other chemistry degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the other chemistry program make about $56,763 in their early career. University Of California Davis graduates carry a median of $14,000 in student loans. Read more about the other chemistry program at University Of California Davis

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University Of California Los Angeles came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best other chemistry schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Los Angeles. University Of California Los Angeles graduates 93% of students within six years. There were roughly 20 other chemistry students who graduated with this degree at University Of California Los Angeles in the most recent data year. Other Chemistry graduates of University Of California Los Angeles earn a median of $64,111 early in their careers. University Of California Los Angeles graduates carry a median of $14,137 in student loans. See the full other chemistry program report for University Of California Los Angeles

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Students looking for a strong other chemistry program will find one at University Of California San Diego, which ranked #3. University Of California San Diego is a very large public school located in the city of La Jolla. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. About 88 other chemistry degrees were awarded at University Of California San Diego in the most recent year. Graduates of the other chemistry program make about $69,229 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,100. See the full other chemistry program report for University Of California San Diego

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University Of California Merced came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best other chemistry schools. Located in the suburb of Merced, University Of California Merced is a moderately-sized public university. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of California Merced awarded about 15 other chemistry degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the other chemistry program make about $50,944 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,000. More information about a degree in other chemistry from University Of California Merced

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 7 schools evaluated.

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