2024 Best General Chemistry Schools
233
Colleges in the United States
19,817
Chemistry Degrees Awarded
General Chemistry is of the hottest degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #43 most popular major in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.
College Factual reviewed 233 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of general chemistry. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 19,817 degrees in general chemistry during the 2021-2022 academic year.
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Choosing a Great General Chemistry School
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Your choice of general chemistry school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall General Chemistry School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
General Chemistry Rankings by Degree Level
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best General Chemistry Schools list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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Best Schools for General Chemistry in the United States
The schools below may not offer all types of chemistry degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
25 Top Schools in Chemistry
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In IL
145
Chemistry Degrees Awarded
Any student who is interested in general chemistry has to take a look at University of Chicago. Located in the city of Chicago, UChicago is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #2 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UChicago is a great university overall.
There were approximately 145 general chemistry students who graduated with this degree at UChicago in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general chemistry from University of ChicagoDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
14th
Most Popular In CA
46
Chemistry Degrees Awarded
Stanford University is a wonderful option for students interested in a degree in general chemistry. Stanford is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Stanford. A Best Colleges rank of #3 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Stanford is a great university overall.
There were approximately 46 general chemistry students who graduated with this degree at Stanford in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general chemistry from Stanford UniversityDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In IL
82
Chemistry Degrees Awarded
Any student pursuing a degree in general chemistry has to check out Northwestern University. Northwestern is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Evanston. A Best Colleges rank of #5 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Northwestern is a great university overall.
There were approximately 82 general chemistry students who graduated with this degree at Northwestern in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general chemistry from Northwestern UniversityDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In CA
204
Chemistry Degrees Awarded
University of California - Berkeley is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in general chemistry. UC Berkeley is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Berkeley. A Best Colleges rank of #18 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UC Berkeley is a great university overall.
There were approximately 204 general chemistry students who graduated with this degree at UC Berkeley in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general chemistry from University of California - BerkeleyDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In IL
170
Chemistry Degrees Awarded
Located in the small city of Champaign, UIUC is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #34 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UIUC is a great university overall.
There were roughly 170 general chemistry students who graduated with this degree at UIUC in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general chemistry from University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In CA
136
Chemistry Degrees Awarded
Located in the midsize suburb of Santa Barbara, UCSB is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 10th out of 168 colleges for overall quality in the state of California.
There were roughly 136 general chemistry students who graduated with this degree at UCSB in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general chemistry from University of California - Santa BarbaraDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In NY
106
Chemistry Degrees Awarded
Cornell is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Ithaca. A Best Colleges rank of #22 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Cornell is a great university overall.
There were approximately 106 general chemistry students who graduated with this degree at Cornell in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general chemistry from Cornell UniversityDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MD
72
Chemistry Degrees Awarded
UMCP is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of College Park. This university ranks 2nd out of 36 colleges for overall quality in the state of Maryland.
There were about 72 general chemistry students who graduated with this degree at UMCP in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general chemistry from University of Maryland - College ParkDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MI
111
Chemistry Degrees Awarded
U-M is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Ann Arbor. A Best Colleges rank of #29 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means U-M is a great university overall.
There were approximately 111 general chemistry students who graduated with this degree at U-M in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general chemistry from University of Michigan - Ann ArborDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In CT
62
Chemistry Degrees Awarded
Located in the suburb of Storrs, UCONN is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 28 colleges for overall quality in the state of Connecticut.
There were about 62 general chemistry students who graduated with this degree at UCONN in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general chemistry from University of ConnecticutDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In CA
184
Chemistry Degrees Awarded
UCSD is a very large public university located in the city of La Jolla. This university ranks 8th out of 168 colleges for overall quality in the state of California.
There were about 184 general chemistry students who graduated with this degree at UCSD in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general chemistry from University of California - San DiegoDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In CA
142
Chemistry Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Los Angeles, UCLA is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #26 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UCLA is a great university overall.
There were roughly 142 general chemistry students who graduated with this degree at UCLA in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general chemistry from University of California - Los AngelesDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In MD
70
Chemistry Degrees Awarded
Johns Hopkins is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Baltimore. A Best Colleges rank of #23 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Johns Hopkins is a great university overall.
There were roughly 70 general chemistry students who graduated with this degree at Johns Hopkins in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general chemistry from Johns Hopkins UniversityDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In WI
166
Chemistry Degrees Awarded
Located in the large city of Madison, UW - Madison is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #30 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UW - Madison is a great university overall.
There were approximately 166 general chemistry students who graduated with this degree at UW - Madison in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general chemistry from University of Wisconsin - MadisonDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In TX
148
Chemistry Degrees Awarded
Located in the large city of Austin, UT Austin is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.
There were about 148 general chemistry students who graduated with this degree at UT Austin in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general chemistry from The University of Texas at AustinDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MN
145
Chemistry Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 1st out of 52 schools for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.
There were about 145 general chemistry students who graduated with this degree at UMN Twin Cities in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general chemistry from University of Minnesota - Twin CitiesDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
8th
Most Popular In CA
84
Chemistry Degrees Awarded
Located in the suburb of Davis, UC Davis is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 13th out of 168 schools for overall quality in the state of California.
There were about 84 general chemistry students who graduated with this degree at UC Davis in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general chemistry from University of California - DavisDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In CA
163
Chemistry Degrees Awarded
UC Irvine is a fairly large public university located in the city of Irvine. This university ranks 15th out of 168 schools for overall quality in the state of California.
There were roughly 163 general chemistry students who graduated with this degree at UC Irvine in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general chemistry from University of California - IrvineDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In MA
52
Chemistry Degrees Awarded
Located in the suburb of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 11th out of 63 colleges for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.
There were approximately 52 general chemistry students who graduated with this degree at UMass Amherst in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general chemistry from University of Massachusetts AmherstDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In GA
139
Chemistry Degrees Awarded
Located in the large city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #28 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Emory is a great university overall.
There were about 139 general chemistry students who graduated with this degree at Emory in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general chemistry from Emory UniversityDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
13th
Most Popular In IL
Located in the city of Chicago, Illinois Tech is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population. This school ranks 9th out of 85 schools for overall quality in the state of Illinois.
There were approximately 13 general chemistry students who graduated with this degree at Illinois Tech in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general chemistry from Illinois Institute of TechnologyDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In IN
133
Chemistry Degrees Awarded
Purdue is a fairly large public university located in the small city of West Lafayette. This university ranks 2nd out of 42 schools for overall quality in the state of Indiana.
There were approximately 133 general chemistry students who graduated with this degree at Purdue in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general chemistry from Purdue University - Main CampusDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In VA
136
Chemistry Degrees Awarded
University of Virginia is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Charlottesville. A Best Colleges rank of #33 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means University of Virginia is a great university overall.
There were approximately 136 general chemistry students who graduated with this degree at University of Virginia in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general chemistry from University of Virginia - Main CampusDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In NC
185
Chemistry Degrees Awarded
UNC Chapel Hill is a very large public university located in the city of Chapel Hill. This university ranks 2nd out of 93 schools for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.
There were about 185 general chemistry students who graduated with this degree at UNC Chapel Hill in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general chemistry from University of North Carolina at Chapel HillDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In OH
124
Chemistry Degrees Awarded
Ohio State is a very large public university located in the city of Columbus. This university ranks 2nd out of 96 schools for overall quality in the state of Ohio.
There were approximately 124 general chemistry students who graduated with this degree at Ohio State in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general chemistry from Ohio State University - Main Campus