Best Schools for Forensic Chemistry in the United States
See the highest-ranked forensic chemistry schools offering a master’s degree below.
Top Schools in Forensic Chemistry
Leading the list is Arizona State University, our #1 school for forensic chemistry. Located in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a very large public university. About 68% of students finish within six years. About 55 forensic chemistry degrees were awarded at Arizona State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their forensic chemistry degree from Arizona State University earn around $38,766 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,885 to complete this degree.
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University Of Kentucky came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best forensic chemistry schools. University Of Kentucky is a very large public school located in the city of Lexington. University Of Kentucky graduates 71% of students within six years. University Of Kentucky awarded about 14 forensic chemistry degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the forensic chemistry program make about $49,568 in their early career. University Of Kentucky graduates carry a median of $22,500 in student loans.
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A rank of #3 makes Bowling Green State University Main Campus one of the top schools for forensic chemistry. Set in the town of Bowling Green, Bowling Green State University Main Campus is a large public institution. 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. Students who receive their forensic chemistry degree from Bowling Green State University Main Campus earn around $42,369 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,000.
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Other Forensic Chemistry Degree Levels
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 44 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).
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