by our College Data Analytics Team
Chemistry is available at many schools, but only at some does it account for a large share of the degrees the school grants. The schools below are the most focused on chemistry in South Carolina, measured by the share of their degrees in the field.
For its ranking, College Factual looked at what share of degrees each of the 9 schools in South Carolina that offer chemistry awards in the field.
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Below are the schools where chemistry makes up the largest share of degrees in South Carolina.
Leading the list of the most focused chemistry schools is Furman University. Located in the suburb of Greenville, Furman University is a private not-for-profit university. About 4% of the degrees Furman University awards are in chemistry, or about 24 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full chemistry report for Furman University
Wofford College is one of the most focused chemistry schools, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Spartanburg, Wofford College is a private not-for-profit university. At this school, roughly 3% of all degrees awarded are in chemistry, or about 14 graduates in the most recent year. See more about chemistry at Wofford College
Lander University ranks #3 for chemistry by degree focus. Set in the town of Greenwood, Lander University is a public institution. Chemistry accounts for around 2% of the degrees granted here, or about 17 graduates in the most recent year. See more about chemistry at Lander University
Winthrop University ranks #4 for chemistry by degree focus. Winthrop University is a public school located in the city of Rock Hill. About 0.8% of the degrees Winthrop University awards are in chemistry, or about 9 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full chemistry report for Winthrop University
University Of South Carolina Aiken came in at #5 on our list of the most focused chemistry schools. University Of South Carolina Aiken is a public school located in the suburb of Aiken. At this school, roughly 0.7% of all degrees awarded are in chemistry, or about 6 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full chemistry report for University Of South Carolina Aiken
University Of South Carolina Columbia placed #6 for chemistry by degree focus. Located in the city of Columbia, University Of South Carolina Columbia is a public university. About 0.6% of the degrees University Of South Carolina Columbia awards are in chemistry, or about 59 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full chemistry report for University Of South Carolina Columbia
Clemson University ranked #7 on our list of the most focused chemistry schools. Clemson University is a public school located in the suburb of Clemson. About 0.6% of the degrees Clemson University awards are in chemistry, or about 48 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full chemistry report for Clemson University
College Of Charleston comes in at #8 for chemistry focus this year. Located in the city of Charleston, College Of Charleston is a public university. About 0.6% of the degrees College Of Charleston awards are in chemistry, or about 13 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full chemistry details for College Of Charleston
Citadel Military College Of South Carolina comes in at #9 for chemistry focus this year. Located in the city of Charleston, Citadel Military College Of South Carolina is a public university. Chemistry accounts for around 0.5% of the degrees granted here, or about 5 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full chemistry details for Citadel Military College Of South Carolina
This list is compiled by College Factual. The ranking reflects how concentrated each school’s degrees are in the major (completions in the field as a share of all completions), drawn from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).
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