2024 Best General Chemistry Master's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania

If you pursue a master's degree in general chemistry, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #82 most popular program 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 2 schools in Pennsylvania to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of general chemistry. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 96 master's degrees in general chemistry during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

• Major Focus - How many resources a school devotes to general chemistry students as compared to other majors.
• Major Demand - How many other general chemistry students want to attend this school to pursue a master's degree.
• Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized general chemistry related body.

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for general chemistry students working on their master's degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best General Chemistry Master's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study General Chemistry in Pennsylvania

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in general chemistry.

Top Pennsylvania Schools for a Master's in Chemistry

1

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

2 Annual Graduates

It's difficult to beat Temple University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in general chemistry. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in general chemistry from Temple University

2

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

3 Annual Graduates

Every student who is interested in a master's degree in general chemistry has to take a look at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus. Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in general chemistry from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus

2

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

9 Annual Graduates

Drexel University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in general chemistry. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Drexel is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in general chemistry from Drexel University

Best General Chemistry Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best General Chemistry Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
New York	695	189
Maryland	363	33
New Jersey	346	71
District of Columbia	334	15
Delaware	151	7

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General Chemistry Related Rankings by Major

One of 11 majors within the Chemistry area of study, General Chemistry has other similar majors worth exploring.

Most Popular Related Majors

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Forensic Chemistry	6
Other Chemistry	2

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• 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 the rest 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.