Forensic Chemistry programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for forensic chemistry students pursuing a degree.
Where you study forensic chemistry matters for your future. That is why we built our Best Forensic Chemistry Schools rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
We offer several rankings, including this Best Forensic Chemistry Schools list, to help you decide. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
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Best Schools for Forensic Chemistry in the United States
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 forensic chemistry degrees they offer, see the list below.
Towson University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in forensic chemistry. Located in the city of Towson, Towson University is a very large public university. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. Towson University awarded about 14 forensic chemistry degrees in the most recent data year. Forensic Chemistry graduates of Towson University earn a median of $52,765 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,000 to complete this degree.
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Arizona State University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best forensic chemistry schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Tempe. About 68% of students finish within six years. Arizona State University awarded about 75 forensic chemistry degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their forensic chemistry degree from Arizona State University earn around $38,766 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,885.
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Northern Michigan University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in forensic chemistry, ranking #3. Set in the town of Marquette, Northern Michigan University is a moderately-sized public institution. About 53% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 13 forensic chemistry students who graduated with this degree at Northern Michigan University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their forensic chemistry degree from Northern Michigan University earn around $40,508 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,500 to complete this degree.
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Students looking for a strong forensic chemistry program will find one at Western Carolina University, which ranked #4. This large public university is located in the town of Cullowhee. The six-year graduation rate is 60%. About 49 forensic chemistry degrees were awarded at Western Carolina University in the most recent year. Graduates of the forensic chemistry program make about $26,513 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,824.
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Eastern Kentucky University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in forensic chemistry, ranking #5. Set in the town of Richmond, Eastern Kentucky University is a large public institution. Eastern Kentucky University graduates 55% of students within six years. There were roughly 35 forensic chemistry students who graduated with this degree at Eastern Kentucky University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, forensic chemistry degree recipients from Eastern Kentucky University generally make around $34,512. Eastern Kentucky University graduates carry a median of $23,584 in student loans.
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Bowling Green State University Main Campus came in at #6 for forensic chemistry this year. This very large public university is located in the town of Bowling Green. Roughly 61% of students complete a degree within six years here. Bowling Green State University Main Campus awarded about 45 forensic chemistry degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, forensic chemistry degree recipients from Bowling Green State University Main Campus generally make around $43,105. Bowling Green State University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans.
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Saint Anselm College earned the #7 position for forensic chemistry this year. Saint Anselm College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Manchester. Saint Anselm College graduates 80% of students within six years. There were roughly 11 forensic chemistry students who graduated with this degree at Saint Anselm College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their forensic chemistry degree from Saint Anselm College earn around $48,228 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree.
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Sam Houston State University ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best forensic chemistry schools. Located in the town of Huntsville, Sam Houston State University is a very large public university. About 55% of students finish within six years. Sam Houston State University awarded about 25 forensic chemistry degrees in the most recent data year. Forensic Chemistry graduates of Sam Houston State University earn a median of $43,940 early in their careers. Sam Houston State University graduates carry a median of $28,775 in student loans.
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This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 8 schools evaluated.
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
