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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for General Chemistry (Income Over $110k) in the Southwest Region

20 Ranked Colleges
147 Degrees Awarded
$21,700 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Vallue Chemistry Schools for a Master's in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Vallue Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2019-2020, 20,841 people earned their degree in general chemistry, making the major the 38th most popular in the United States.

Across the Southwest region, there were 1,725 general chemistry graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 147 general chemistry graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,078 and $37,227 respectively.

This year’s “Best Vallue Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking analyzed 20 colleges that offered a degree in general chemistry. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent general chemistry programs, but they also 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. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Vallue Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k

The colleges and universities below are the best for southwest region master’s degree chemistry students whose families make more than $110k.

Top 20 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for General Chemistry (Income Over $110k) in the Southwest Region

#15 in overall quality

Out of the 20 schools in the Best Vallue Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley landed the #1 spot on the list. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is a large public school situated in Edinburg, Texas. It awarded 8 masters’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UT Rio Grande Valley, the school also landed the #15 spot in our “Best General Chemistry Master’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 UT Rio Grande Valley are $15,151.

Full The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley General Chemistry Report

#2

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Arizona. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Vallue Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k list. This large school is located in Tucson, Arizona, and it awarded 5 masters’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at University of Arizona, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best General Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arizona are $33,399, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#13 in overall quality

Out of the 20 schools in the Best Vallue Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, New Mexico State University - Main Campus landed the #3 spot on the list. NMSU Main Campus is located in Las Cruces, New Mexico and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 masters’s chemistry degrees to qualified students.

NMSU Main Campus also took the #13 spot in our “Best General Chemistry Master’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 NMSU Main Campus are $18,275.

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#4

University of Houston

Houston, Texas
#6 in overall quality

Out of the 20 schools in the Best Vallue Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Houston landed the #4 spot on the list. University of Houston is located in Houston, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 masters’s chemistry degrees to qualified students.

UH did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best General Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Houston are $18,689, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#7 in overall quality

Out of the 20 schools in the Best Vallue Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas at Arlington landed the #5 spot on the list. Located in Arlington, Texas, this large public school handed out 5 degrees to qualified masters’s chemistry students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UT Arlington, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best General Chemistry Master’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 UT Arlington are $23,376.

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#2 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, The University of Texas at Austin did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k list. UT Austin is a large school located in Austin, Texas that handed out 4 masters’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Austin also made our “Best General Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #2. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Austin are $22,886, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7

Texas State University

San Marcos, Texas
#10 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, Texas State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Located in San Marcos, Texas, this large public school awarded 5 diplomas to qualified masters’s chemistry students in 2019-2020.

Texas State also made our “Best General Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #10. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas State are $17,040, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#17 in overall quality

The University of Texas at San Antonio did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #8. Located in San Antonio, Texas, this large public school awarded 3 degrees to qualified masters’s chemistry students in 2019-2020.

UTSA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #17 on our “Best General Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at San Antonio are $25,807, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8 in overall quality

Arizona State University - Tempe ranked #9 on this year’s Best Vallue Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k list. ASU - Tempe is a large public school situated in Tempe, Arizona. It awarded 1 masters’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

ASU - Tempe not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best General Chemistry Master’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 Arizona State University - Tempe are $27,048.

Full Arizona State University - Tempe General Chemistry Report

#10

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
#11 in overall quality

Texas Tech University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Located in Lubbock, Texas, this large public school handed out 2 diplomas to qualified masters’s chemistry students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Texas Tech, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best General Chemistry Master’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 Tech are $17,530.

Full Texas Tech University General Chemistry Report

#20 in overall quality

The University of Texas at El Paso ranked #11 on this year’s Best Vallue Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k list. This large school is located in El Paso, Texas, and it awarded 2 masters’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

UTEP also made our “Best General Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #20. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UTEP are $16,180.

Full UTEP General Chemistry Report

#12

University of North Texas

Denton, Texas
#14 in overall quality

University of North Texas did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #12. Located in Denton, Texas, this large public school handed out 1 degrees to qualified masters’s chemistry students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree chemistry students whose families make more than $110k list, UNT has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best General Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Texas are $15,618, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#12 in overall quality

The University of Texas at Dallas ranked #13 on this year’s Best Vallue Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k list. The University of Texas at Dallas is located in Richardson, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 masters’s chemistry degrees to qualified students.

UT Dallas not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best General Chemistry Master’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 The University of Texas at Dallas are $28,610.

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#14

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, Texas
#18 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, Sam Houston State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Located in Huntsville, Texas, this large public school awarded 2 diplomas to qualified masters’s chemistry students in 2019-2020.

SHSU also made our “Best General Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #18. Average graduate tuition and fees at Sam Houston State University are $15,704, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Sam Houston State University General Chemistry Report

#15

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, Arizona
#16 in overall quality

Northern Arizona University landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Located in Flagstaff, Arizona, this large public school awarded 3 degrees to qualified masters’s chemistry students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at NAU, the school also landed the #16 spot in our “Best General Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at NAU are $19,489, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5 in overall quality

With a ranking of #16, University of Oklahoma Norman Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k list. University of Oklahoma is located in Norman, Oklahoma and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 masters’s chemistry degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at University of Oklahoma, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best General Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus are $23,236, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Oklahoma Norman Campus General Chemistry Report

#17

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
#4 in overall quality

Texas A&M University - College Station ranked #17 on this year’s Best Vallue Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Texas A&M College Station is a large school located in College Station, Texas that handed out 2 masters’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas A&M College Station also took the #4 spot in our “Best General Chemistry Master’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

#18

University of New Mexico - Main Campus

Albuquerque, New Mexico
#19 in overall quality

University of New Mexico - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #18. UNM is a large school located in Albuquerque, New Mexico that handed out 4 masters’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

UNM also took the #19 spot in our “Best General Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of New Mexico - Main Campus are $19,890, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#19

Texas Southern University

Houston, Texas
#21 in overall quality

Texas Southern University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Located in Houston, Texas, this medium-sized public school handed out 1 diplomas to qualified masters’s chemistry students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree chemistry students whose families make more than $110k list, TSU has also earned the #21 rank in our “Best General Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at TSU are $13,221, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#20

Baylor University

Waco, Texas
#3 in overall quality

Baylor University did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #20. Baylor University is a fairly large school located in Waco, Texas that handed out 4 masters’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

Baylor not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best General Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Baylor are $36,936, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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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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