by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2025, College Factual analyzed 3 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Chemistry Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 161 master's degrees in chemistry to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The chemistry master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a master's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To take this into account we consider a college's overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking which itself looks at a host of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their master's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their master's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for chemistry students working on their master's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Chemistry Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in chemistry.
It is difficult to beat University of Minnesota - Twin Cities if you wish to pursue a master's degree in chemistry. UMN Twin Cities is a fairly large public university located in the city of Minneapolis.More information about a master’s in chemistry from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
It is hard to beat University of Iowa if you wish to pursue a master's degree in chemistry. Located in the city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in chemistry from University of Iowa
It's hard to beat University of Minnesota - Duluth if you wish to pursue a master's degree in chemistry. Located in the city of Duluth, UMN Duluth is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in chemistry from University of Minnesota - Duluth
University of Missouri - St Louis is a good decision for individuals pursuing a master's degree in chemistry. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, UMSL is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in chemistry from University of Missouri - St Louis
Located in the medium-sized city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in chemistry from University of Missouri - Columbia
Missouri State is a very large public university located in the city of Springfield.More information about a master’s in chemistry from Missouri State University - Springfield
Located in the large city of Wichita, WSU is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in chemistry from Wichita State University
Located in the city of Lawrence, KU is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in chemistry from University of Kansas
Located in the city of Kansas City, UMKC is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in chemistry from University of Missouri - Kansas City
Explore the best chemistry schools for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 193 | 50 |
| Minnesota | 174 | 53 |
| Iowa | 154 | 10 |
| Kansas | 149 | 10 |
| Nebraska | 123 | 4 |
| North Dakota | 115 | 4 |
| South Dakota | 89 | 22 |
One of 8 majors within the Physical Sciences area of study, Chemistry has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Chemistry | 149 |
| Polymer Chemistry | 11 |
| Inorganic Chemistry | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 99 |
| Physics | 78 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 17 |
| Materials Sciences | 13 |
| General Physical Sciences | 8 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 3 |