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2022 Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k

16 Ranked Colleges
251 Degrees Awarded
$24,500 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

General Chemistry is the 38th most popular major in the country with 20,841 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

Across the Southwest region, there were 1,725 general chemistry graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 251 general chemistry graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,970 and $95,025 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking looked at 16 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in general chemistry. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great general chemistry programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the general chemistry program at the school. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k.

Top 16 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Chemistry (Income $30-$48k) in the Southwest Region

#8 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Texas landed the #1 spot on the list. Denton, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s chemistry degrees to 17 students in 2019-2020.

UNT did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best General Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Texas are $15,618, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#2

University of Houston

Houston, Texas
#4 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Houston landed the #2 spot on the list. University of Houston is a large public school situated in Houston, Texas. It awarded 19 doctorate’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region doctor’s degree chemistry students whose families make $30-$48k list, UH has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best General Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Houston are $18,689, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#1 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas at Austin landed the #3 spot on the list. UT Austin is located in Austin, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 30 doctorate’s chemistry degrees to qualified students.

UT Austin not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best General Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Austin are $22,886, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#13 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Texas at San Antonio. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. This large school is located in San Antonio, Texas, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UTSA, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best General Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UTSA are $25,807, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Oklahoma State University - Main Campus landed the #5 spot on the list. Oklahoma State University - Main Campus is a public institution located in Stillwater, Oklahoma. The school has a large population, and it awarded 9 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region doctor’s degree chemistry students whose families make $30-$48k list, OSU has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best General Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Oklahoma State University - Main Campus are $23,963.

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#6

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
#3 in overall quality

University of Arizona ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. University of Arizona is a large public school situated in Tucson, Arizona. It awarded 12 doctorate’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Arizona not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best General Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arizona are $33,399.

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#2 in overall quality

Texas A&M University - College Station ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. This large school is located in College Station, Texas, and it awarded 39 doctorate’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region doctor’s degree chemistry students whose families make $30-$48k list, Texas A&M College Station has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best General Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M College Station are $22,743.

Full Texas A&M College Station General Chemistry Report

#6 in overall quality

Arizona State University - Tempe came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. ASU - Tempe is located in Tempe, Arizona and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 15 doctorate’s chemistry degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at ASU - Tempe, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best General Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at ASU - Tempe are $27,048.

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#9

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
#11 in overall quality

Texas Tech University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Texas Tech University is a public institution located in Lubbock, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 14 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas Tech not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best General Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Tech are $17,530, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Texas Tech University General Chemistry Report

#12 in overall quality

The University of Texas at Dallas ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Richardson, Texas, this large public school handed out 13 degrees to qualified doctorate’s chemistry students in 2019-2020.

UT Dallas also made our “Best General Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #12. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Dallas are $28,610.

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#7 in overall quality

The University of Texas at Arlington came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. This large school is located in Arlington, Texas, and it awarded 17 doctorate’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Arlington also made our “Best General Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #7. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Arlington are $23,376.

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#14 in overall quality

The University of Texas at El Paso ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. El Paso, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s chemistry degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

UTEP also took the #14 spot in our “Best General Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at El Paso are $16,180, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9 in overall quality

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #13. University of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a large school located in Norman, Oklahoma that handed out 16 doctorate’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Oklahoma also made our “Best General Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #9. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Oklahoma are $23,236, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Oklahoma General Chemistry Report

#14

University of New Mexico - Main Campus

Albuquerque, New Mexico
#15 in overall quality

University of New Mexico - Main Campus landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. UNM is a large school located in Albuquerque, New Mexico that handed out 5 doctorate’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

UNM also made our “Best General Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #15. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of New Mexico - Main Campus are $19,890, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#15

Texas Christian University

Fort Worth, Texas
#13 in overall quality

Texas Christian University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Fort Worth, Texas is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s chemistry degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

TCU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best General Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at TCU are $32,268.

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#16

Baylor University

Waco, Texas
#5 in overall quality

Baylor University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Baylor University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Waco, Texas. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Baylor also took the #5 spot in our “Best General Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Baylor University are $36,936, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Baylor General Chemistry Report

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Notes and References

References

  • 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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