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.
To build this ranking, College Factual compared the degree focus of the 162 schools in the United States offering chemistry.
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These are the schools that devote the largest share of their master’s degree degrees to chemistry.
Princeton University tops our list of the most focused chemistry schools. Located in the city of Princeton, Princeton University is a private not-for-profit university. At this school, roughly 6% of all degrees awarded are in chemistry, or about 42 graduates in the most recent year. See more about chemistry at Princeton University
University Of California Merced ranks #2 for chemistry by degree focus. University Of California Merced is a public school located in the suburb of Merced. Chemistry accounts for around 6% of the degrees granted here, or about 6 graduates in the most recent year. See more about chemistry at University Of California Merced
Mcneese State University ranks #3 for chemistry by degree focus. Located in the city of Lake Charles, Mcneese State University is a public university. Chemistry accounts for around 6% of the degrees granted here, or about 10 graduates in the most recent year. See more about chemistry at Mcneese State University
California Institute Of Technology ranks #4 for chemistry by degree focus. Located in the city of Pasadena, California Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit university. Chemistry accounts for around 5% of the degrees granted here, or about 8 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full chemistry report for California Institute Of Technology
University Of Minnesota Duluth ranks #5 for chemistry by degree focus. University Of Minnesota Duluth is a public school located in the city of Duluth. About 5% of the degrees University Of Minnesota Duluth awards are in chemistry, or about 11 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full chemistry details for University Of Minnesota Duluth
Western Washington University ranked #6 on our list of the most focused chemistry schools. Western Washington University is a public school located in the city of Bellingham. About 5% of the degrees Western Washington University awards are in chemistry, or about 12 graduates in the most recent year. See more about chemistry at Western Washington University
Saint Joseph College ranked #7 on our list of the most focused chemistry schools. Saint Joseph College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of West Hartford. Chemistry accounts for around 4% of the degrees granted here, or about 17 graduates in the most recent year. See more about chemistry at Saint Joseph College
Ohio University Main Campus landed the #8 spot among the most focused chemistry schools. Ohio University Main Campus is a public school located in the town of Athens. At this school, roughly 4% of all degrees awarded are in chemistry, or about 79 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full chemistry report for Ohio University Main Campus
University Of Oregon placed #9 for chemistry by degree focus. Located in the city of Eugene, University Of Oregon is a public university. At this school, roughly 4% of all degrees awarded are in chemistry, or about 35 graduates in the most recent year. See more about chemistry at University Of Oregon
University Of Akron Main Campus comes in at #10 for chemistry focus this year. Set in the city of Akron, University Of Akron Main Campus is a public institution. At this school, roughly 4% of all degrees awarded are in chemistry, or about 18 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full chemistry details for University Of Akron Main Campus
The College Of Saint Scholastica ranked #11 on our list of the most focused chemistry schools. Set in the city of Duluth, The College Of Saint Scholastica is a private not-for-profit institution. At this school, roughly 4% of all degrees awarded are in chemistry, or about 11 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full chemistry report for The College Of Saint Scholastica
Pittsburg State University landed the #12 spot among the most focused chemistry schools. Located in the town of Pittsburg, Pittsburg State University is a public university. At this school, roughly 3% of all degrees awarded are in chemistry, or about 18 graduates in the most recent year. See more about chemistry at Pittsburg State University
South Dakota State University ranked #13 on our list of the most focused chemistry schools. Located in the town of Brookings, South Dakota State University is a public university. About 3% of the degrees South Dakota State University awards are in chemistry, or about 10 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full chemistry report for South Dakota State University
University Of New Orleans ranked #14 on our list of the most focused chemistry schools. University Of New Orleans is a public school located in the city of New Orleans. About 2% of the degrees University Of New Orleans awards are in chemistry, or about 8 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full chemistry report for University Of New Orleans
University Of California San Diego comes in at #15 for chemistry focus this year. Located in the city of La Jolla, University Of California San Diego is a public university. About 2% of the degrees University Of California San Diego awards are in chemistry, or about 55 graduates in the most recent year. See more about chemistry at University Of California San Diego
University Of Arkansas At Little Rock landed the #16 spot among the most focused chemistry schools. Located in the city of Little Rock, University Of Arkansas At Little Rock is a public university. At this school, roughly 2% of all degrees awarded are in chemistry, or about 9 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full chemistry details for University Of Arkansas At Little Rock
California State Polytechnic University Pomona placed #17 for chemistry by degree focus. California State Polytechnic University Pomona is a public school located in the suburb of Pomona. At this school, roughly 2% of all degrees awarded are in chemistry, or about 11 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full chemistry details for California State Polytechnic University Pomona
Miami University Oxford landed the #18 spot among the most focused chemistry schools. Set in the town of Oxford, Miami University Oxford is a public institution. Chemistry accounts for around 2% of the degrees granted here, or about 17 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full chemistry report for Miami University Oxford
University Of Wisconsin Madison comes in at #19 for chemistry focus this year. Located in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a public university. Chemistry accounts for around 2% of the degrees granted here, or about 54 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full chemistry details for University Of Wisconsin Madison
Rice University ranked #20 on our list of the most focused chemistry schools. Rice University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Houston. About 2% of the degrees Rice University awards are in chemistry, or about 23 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full chemistry report for Rice University
University Of New Haven landed the #21 spot among the most focused chemistry schools. University Of New Haven is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of West Haven. At this school, roughly 2% of all degrees awarded are in chemistry, or about 36 graduates in the most recent year. See more about chemistry at University Of New Haven
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville comes in at #22 for chemistry focus this year. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is a public school located in the suburb of Edwardsville. About 2% of the degrees Southern Illinois University Edwardsville awards are in chemistry, or about 17 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full chemistry report for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
University Of California Los Angeles placed #23 for chemistry by degree focus. University Of California Los Angeles is a public school located in the city of Los Angeles. Chemistry accounts for around 2% of the degrees granted here, or about 67 graduates in the most recent year. See more about chemistry at University Of California Los Angeles
Oregon State University comes in at #24 for chemistry focus this year. Set in the city of Corvallis, Oregon State University is a public institution. At this school, roughly 2% of all degrees awarded are in chemistry, or about 20 graduates in the most recent year. See more about chemistry at Oregon State University
Texas A And M University Kingsville comes in at #25 for chemistry focus this year. Set in the town of Kingsville, Texas A And M University Kingsville is a public institution. About 2% of the degrees Texas A And M University Kingsville awards are in chemistry, or about 8 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full chemistry report for Texas A And M University Kingsville
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This list is compiled 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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