by our College Data Analytics Team
Chemistry is taught at colleges nationwide, but only at some does it account for a large share of the degrees the school grants. This ranking identifies the schools most focused on chemistry — those where the major represents the largest percentage of degrees awarded.
College Factual ranked the 59 chemistry schools in the United States by the share of their degrees awarded in the major.
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These are the schools that devote the largest share of their associate’s degree degrees to chemistry.
University Of Saint Francis Fort Wayne tops our list of the most focused chemistry schools. University Of Saint Francis Fort Wayne is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Fort Wayne. Chemistry accounts for around 6% of the degrees granted here, or about 9 graduates in the most recent year. See more about chemistry at University Of Saint Francis Fort Wayne
Irvine Valley College is one of the most focused chemistry schools, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Irvine, Irvine Valley College is a public university. Chemistry accounts for around 3% of the degrees granted here, or about 83 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full chemistry report for Irvine Valley College
A rank of #3 makes San Diego Miramar College one of the most focused schools for chemistry. San Diego Miramar College is a public school located in the city of San Diego. Chemistry accounts for around 2% of the degrees granted here, or about 28 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full chemistry report for San Diego Miramar College
Orange Coast College ranks #4 for chemistry by degree focus. Located in the city of Costa Mesa, Orange Coast College is a public university. Chemistry accounts for around 2% of the degrees granted here, or about 47 graduates in the most recent year. See more about chemistry at Orange Coast College
Crafton Hills College is one of the most focused chemistry schools, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Yucaipa, Crafton Hills College is a public institution. At this school, roughly 1% of all degrees awarded are in chemistry, or about 7 graduates in the most recent year. See more about chemistry at Crafton Hills College
St Charles Community College ranked #6 on our list of the most focused chemistry schools. Set in the suburb of Cottleville, St Charles Community College is a public institution. Chemistry accounts for around 1% of the degrees granted here, or about 14 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full chemistry report for St Charles Community College
Santiago Canyon College comes in at #7 for chemistry focus this year. Set in the city of Orange, Santiago Canyon College is a public institution. About 1% of the degrees Santiago Canyon College awards are in chemistry, or about 24 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full chemistry details for Santiago Canyon College
Gloucester County College comes in at #8 for chemistry focus this year. Gloucester County College is a public school located in the suburb of Sewell. Chemistry accounts for around 1% of the degrees granted here, or about 12 graduates in the most recent year. See more about chemistry at Gloucester County College
Holyoke Community College landed the #9 spot among the most focused chemistry schools. Located in the rural area of Holyoke, Holyoke Community College is a public university. Chemistry accounts for around 1% of the degrees granted here, or about 6 graduates in the most recent year. See more about chemistry at Holyoke Community College
Evergreen Valley College placed #10 for chemistry by degree focus. Located in the city of San Jose, Evergreen Valley College is a public university. Chemistry accounts for around 1% of the degrees granted here, or about 7 graduates in the most recent year. See more about chemistry at Evergreen Valley College
Fullerton College comes in at #11 for chemistry focus this year. Set in the suburb of Fullerton, Fullerton College is a public institution. At this school, roughly 1% of all degrees awarded are in chemistry, or about 34 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full chemistry details for Fullerton College
Stark State College comes in at #12 for chemistry focus this year. Stark State College is a public school located in the suburb of North Canton. At this school, roughly 1% of all degrees awarded are in chemistry, or about 13 graduates in the most recent year. See more about chemistry at Stark State College
Saddleback College ranked #13 on our list of the most focused chemistry schools. Located in the suburb of Mission Viejo, Saddleback College is a public university. At this school, roughly 1% of all degrees awarded are in chemistry, or about 54 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full chemistry details for Saddleback College
Oxnard College placed #14 for chemistry by degree focus. Oxnard College is a public school located in the city of Oxnard. At this school, roughly 1.0% of all degrees awarded are in chemistry, or about 17 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full chemistry report for Oxnard College
Cabrillo College landed the #15 spot among the most focused chemistry schools. Located in the suburb of Aptos, Cabrillo College is a public university. Chemistry accounts for around 1.0% of the degrees granted here, or about 19 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full chemistry report for Cabrillo College
College Of Southern Nevada comes in at #16 for chemistry focus this year. Located in the city of Las Vegas, College Of Southern Nevada is a public university. About 1.0% of the degrees College Of Southern Nevada awards are in chemistry, or about 33 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full chemistry report for College Of Southern Nevada
University Of Cincinnati Blue Ash College comes in at #17 for chemistry focus this year. Located in the suburb of Blue Ash, University Of Cincinnati Blue Ash College is a public university. About 0.9% of the degrees University Of Cincinnati Blue Ash College awards are in chemistry, or about 6 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full chemistry report for University Of Cincinnati Blue Ash College
College Of San Mateo comes in at #18 for chemistry focus this year. Located in the city of San Mateo, College Of San Mateo is a public university. At this school, roughly 0.9% of all degrees awarded are in chemistry, or about 9 graduates in the most recent year. See more about chemistry at College Of San Mateo
Santa Barbara City College placed #19 for chemistry by degree focus. Set in the city of Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara City College is a public institution. About 0.9% of the degrees Santa Barbara City College awards are in chemistry, or about 25 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full chemistry details for Santa Barbara City College
Sacramento City College ranked #20 on our list of the most focused chemistry schools. Sacramento City College is a public school located in the city of Sacramento. At this school, roughly 0.8% of all degrees awarded are in chemistry, or about 14 graduates in the most recent year. See more about chemistry at Sacramento City College
Copiah Lincoln Community College comes in at #21 for chemistry focus this year. Copiah Lincoln Community College is a public school located in the rural area of Wesson. Chemistry accounts for around 0.8% of the degrees granted here, or about 5 graduates in the most recent year. See more about chemistry at Copiah Lincoln Community College
Solano Community College landed the #22 spot among the most focused chemistry schools. Set in the suburb of Fairfield, Solano Community College is a public institution. About 0.8% of the degrees Solano Community College awards are in chemistry, or about 12 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full chemistry details for Solano Community College
Moorpark College placed #23 for chemistry by degree focus. Located in the suburb of Moorpark, Moorpark College is a public university. Chemistry accounts for around 0.7% of the degrees granted here, or about 26 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full chemistry report for Moorpark College
Golden West College landed the #24 spot among the most focused chemistry schools. Set in the suburb of Huntington Beach, Golden West College is a public institution. Chemistry accounts for around 0.7% of the degrees granted here, or about 23 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full chemistry report for Golden West College
Rose State College comes in at #25 for chemistry focus this year. Rose State College is a public school located in the suburb of Midwest City. At this school, roughly 0.7% of all degrees awarded are in chemistry, or about 5 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full chemistry report for Rose State College
These schools are also among the most focused for chemistry this year:
These schools also award degrees in chemistry and are worth a look:
| Rank | School | Location | Chemistry Degree Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| #51 | Los Angeles Harbor College | Wilmington, CA | 0.3% |
| #52 | South Texas College | McAllen, TX | 0.3% |
| #53 | Austin Community College District | Austin, TX | 0.2% |
| #54 | Riverside City College | Riverside, CA | 0.2% |
| #55 | Central New Mexico Community College | Albuquerque, NM | 0.2% |
| #56 | Salt Lake Community College | Salt Lake City, UT | 0.2% |
| #57 | El Paso Community College | El Paso, TX | 0.2% |
| #58 | Sierra College | Rocklin, CA | 0.2% |
| #59 | Ivy Tech Community College | Indianapolis, IN | 0.1% |
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The ranking above is published by College Factual. Schools are ranked by degree focus — the share of the school’s total degree completions that are in the program, drawn from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).
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