2026 Best Forensic Chemistry Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

Forensic Chemistry programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for forensic chemistry students pursuing a degree.

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• Best Forensic Chemistry Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

Best Schools for Forensic Chemistry in the Middle Atlantic 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 forensic chemistry degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Forensic Chemistry

1

Towson University
Towson, MD

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

17 Forensic Chemistry Degrees Awarded

$52,765 Median Starting Salary

Leading the list is Towson University, our #1 school for forensic chemistry. This very large public university is located in the city of Towson. Towson University graduates 70% of students within six years. Towson University awarded about 17 forensic chemistry degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, forensic chemistry degree recipients from Towson University generally make around $52,765. Typical student debt for the program is $23,000. More information about a degree in forensic chemistry from Towson University

2

Harrisburg University Of Science And Technology
Harrisburg, PA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

11 Forensic Chemistry Degrees Awarded

$35,098 Median Starting Salary

Harrisburg University Of Science And Technology is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in forensic chemistry, landing the #2 spot this year. Harrisburg University Of Science And Technology is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Harrisburg. About 34% of students finish within six years. Harrisburg University Of Science And Technology awarded about 11 forensic chemistry degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their forensic chemistry degree from Harrisburg University Of Science And Technology earn around $35,098 in the first couple years of their career. Harrisburg University Of Science And Technology graduates carry a median of $28,375 in student loans. See the full forensic chemistry program report for Harrisburg University Of Science And Technology

Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 6 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.