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2026 Best Chemistry Schools in the Southeast Region

68 Colleges in the United States
3,838 Chemistry Degrees Awarded
$44,174 Avg Early-Career Salary

Chemistry programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their chemistry programs.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 304 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for chemistry students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Chemistry in the Southeast Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the chemistry degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Chemistry

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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

No school ranked higher than Vanderbilt University this year for chemistry. Vanderbilt University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Nashville. The six-year graduation rate is 94%. There were roughly 44 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at Vanderbilt University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their chemistry degree from Vanderbilt University earn around $77,997 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $13,975 to complete this degree. See the full chemistry program report for Vanderbilt University

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Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in chemistry, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Atlanta, Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus is a very large public institution. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus awarded about 65 chemistry degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the chemistry program make about $83,560 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,323 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in chemistry from Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus

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Davidson College
Davidson, NC

Davidson College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in chemistry, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Davidson, Davidson College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 91% of students finish within six years. Davidson College awarded about 24 chemistry degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the chemistry program make about $41,505 in their early career. Davidson College graduates carry a median of $19,906 in student loans. Read more about the chemistry program at Davidson College

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University Of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

A rank of #4 makes University Of Miami one of the top schools for chemistry. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Coral Gables. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 31 chemistry degrees were awarded at University Of Miami in the most recent year. Graduates of the chemistry program make about $57,234 in their early career. University Of Miami graduates carry a median of $17,750 in student loans. More information about a degree in chemistry from University Of Miami

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Rhodes College
Memphis, TN

A rank of #5 makes Rhodes College one of the top schools for chemistry. Rhodes College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Memphis. Rhodes College graduates 84% of students within six years. Rhodes College awarded about 18 chemistry degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, chemistry degree recipients from Rhodes College generally make around $40,807. Students borrow a median of $23,078 to complete this degree. Get the full chemistry details for Rhodes College

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North Carolina State University At Raleigh ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best chemistry schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Raleigh. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. North Carolina State University At Raleigh awarded about 84 chemistry degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their chemistry degree from North Carolina State University At Raleigh earn around $76,874 in the first couple years of their career. North Carolina State University At Raleigh graduates carry a median of $20,154 in student loans. More information about a degree in chemistry from North Carolina State University At Raleigh

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Furman University
Greenville, SC

Furman University landed the #7 spot for chemistry this year. Furman University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Greenville. About 79% of students finish within six years. Furman University awarded about 24 chemistry degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their chemistry degree from Furman University earn around $36,520 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,764. See the full chemistry program report for Furman University

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Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College came in at #8 for chemistry this year. Set in the city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College is a very large public institution. About 66% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 60 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, chemistry degree recipients from Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College generally make around $49,718. Typical student debt for the program is $14,910. See the full chemistry program report for Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College

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University Of Virginia Main Campus came in at #9 for chemistry this year. Set in the suburb of Charlottesville, University Of Virginia Main Campus is a very large public institution. University Of Virginia Main Campus graduates 96% of students within six years. About 177 chemistry degrees were awarded at University Of Virginia Main Campus in the most recent year. Chemistry graduates of University Of Virginia Main Campus earn a median of $30,599 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $19,425 to complete this degree. Read more about the chemistry program at University Of Virginia Main Campus

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Wofford College
Spartanburg, SC

Wofford College came in at #10 for chemistry this year. Set in the city of Spartanburg, Wofford College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. Wofford College awarded about 14 chemistry degrees in the most recent data year. Chemistry graduates of Wofford College earn a median of $41,052 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,643 to complete this degree. Get the full chemistry details for Wofford College

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College Of William And Mary came in at #11 for chemistry this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Williamsburg. College Of William And Mary graduates 89% of students within six years. There were roughly 54 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at College Of William And Mary in the most recent data year. Students who receive their chemistry degree from College Of William And Mary earn around $35,130 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,500. See the full chemistry program report for College Of William And Mary

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Centre College
Danville, KY

Centre College ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best chemistry schools. Set in the town of Danville, Centre College is a small private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 81%. There were roughly 17 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at Centre College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, chemistry degree recipients from Centre College generally make around $32,327. Students borrow a median of $26,560 to complete this degree. See the full chemistry program report for Centre College

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Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Auburn University came in at #13 for chemistry this year. Auburn University is a very large public school located in the city of Auburn. The six-year graduation rate is 82%. There were roughly 31 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at Auburn University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, chemistry degree recipients from Auburn University generally make around $55,422. Students borrow a median of $16,182 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in chemistry from Auburn University

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University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill placed #14 among the best chemistry schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Chapel Hill. About 91% of students finish within six years. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill awarded about 138 chemistry degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their chemistry degree from University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill earn around $51,671 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,250. See the full chemistry program report for University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

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University Of Central Florida earned the #15 position for chemistry this year. Set in the suburb of Orlando, University Of Central Florida is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 78%. University Of Central Florida awarded about 66 chemistry degrees in the most recent data year. Chemistry graduates of University Of Central Florida earn a median of $43,634 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $19,706. See the full chemistry program report for University Of Central Florida

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University Of Alabama At Huntsville earned the #16 position for chemistry this year. University Of Alabama At Huntsville is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Huntsville. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. University Of Alabama At Huntsville awarded about 25 chemistry degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their chemistry degree from University Of Alabama At Huntsville earn around $62,903 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,797. Read more about the chemistry program at University Of Alabama At Huntsville

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Randolph Macon College came in at #17 for chemistry this year. Located in the suburb of Ashland, Randolph Macon College is a small private not-for-profit university. Randolph Macon College graduates 70% of students within six years. About 11 chemistry degrees were awarded at Randolph Macon College in the most recent year. Graduates of the chemistry program make about $40,317 in their early career. Randolph Macon College graduates carry a median of $26,432 in student loans. Get the full chemistry details for Randolph Macon College

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Florida State University landed the #18 spot for chemistry this year. Located in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State University is a very large public university. About 86% of students finish within six years. Florida State University awarded about 89 chemistry degrees in the most recent data year. Chemistry graduates of Florida State University earn a median of $63,832 early in their careers. Florida State University graduates carry a median of $23,000 in student loans. Read more about the chemistry program at Florida State University

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University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL

University Of Florida ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best chemistry schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Gainesville. About 91% of students finish within six years. About 211 chemistry degrees were awarded at University Of Florida in the most recent year. Students who receive their chemistry degree from University Of Florida earn around $54,389 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $14,824 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in chemistry from University Of Florida

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Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC

Wake Forest University came in at #20 for chemistry this year. Wake Forest University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Winston-Salem. Wake Forest University graduates 89% of students within six years. There were roughly 33 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at Wake Forest University in the most recent data year. Chemistry graduates of Wake Forest University earn a median of $67,369 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $22,250 to complete this degree. See the full chemistry program report for Wake Forest University

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Duke University
Durham, NC

Duke University came in at #21 for chemistry this year. Set in the city of Durham, Duke University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Duke University graduates 97% of students within six years. About 43 chemistry degrees were awarded at Duke University in the most recent year. Students who receive their chemistry degree from Duke University earn around $29,748 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $8,457 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in chemistry from Duke University

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Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Nova Southeastern University earned the #22 position for chemistry this year. Nova Southeastern University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Fort Lauderdale. About 63% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 10 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at Nova Southeastern University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the chemistry program make about $70,595 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,021. More information about a degree in chemistry from Nova Southeastern University

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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

James Madison University earned the #23 position for chemistry this year. Located in the city of Harrisonburg, James Madison University is a very large public university. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 33 chemistry degrees were awarded at James Madison University in the most recent year. Graduates of the chemistry program make about $45,799 in their early career. James Madison University graduates carry a median of $25,332 in student loans. More information about a degree in chemistry from James Madison University

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The University Of Tampa came in at #24 for chemistry this year. The University Of Tampa is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Tampa. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 10 chemistry degrees were awarded at The University Of Tampa in the most recent year. Students who receive their chemistry degree from The University Of Tampa earn around $45,401 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,191 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in chemistry from The University Of Tampa

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University Of North Georgia placed #25 among the best chemistry schools. University Of North Georgia is a very large public school located in the town of Dahlonega. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. University Of North Georgia awarded about 17 chemistry degrees in the most recent data year. Chemistry graduates of University Of North Georgia earn a median of $43,714 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $18,318 to complete this degree. Get the full chemistry details for University Of North Georgia

Rest of the Top 50 Chemistry Schools

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s chemistry ranking:

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Emory University
Atlanta, GA
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Clemson University
Clemson, SC
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University Of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA
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Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS
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Honorable Mentions

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 304 schools evaluated.

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