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In 2020-2021, 20,056 people earned their degree in general chemistry, making the major the 43rd most popular in the United States.
Across Michigan, there were 498 general chemistry graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.
This year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Chemistry Major in Michigan” ranking looked at 37 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in general chemistry. That schools that top this list have a program in general chemistry in which the largest percentage of students at the school are enrolled.
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The colleges and universities below are the best for michigan chemistry students.
Out of the 37 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Chemistry Major in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Kalamazoo College landed the #1 spot on the list. Kalamazoo, Michigan is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s chemistry degrees to 46 students in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Out of the 37 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Chemistry Major in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Alma College landed the #2 spot on the list. Alma is located in Alma, Michigan and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 18 ’s chemistry degrees to qualified students.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Hope College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Chemistry Major in Michigan list. Hope is located in Holland, Michigan and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 27 ’s chemistry degrees to qualified students.
With a freshman retention rate of 87%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Lake Superior State University. The school came in at #4 for the Schools Highly Focused on Chemistry Major in Michigan. This small school is located in Sault Ste Marie, Michigan, and it awarded 6 ’s chemistry degrees in 2020-2021.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Hillsdale College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Chemistry Major in Michigan list. Hillsdale, Michigan is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s chemistry degrees to 4 students in 2020-2021.
Adrian College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Chemistry Major in Michigan ranking. Adrian College is a small school located in Adrian, Michigan that handed out 4 ’s chemistry degrees in 2020-2021.
Calvin University landed the #7 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Chemistry Major in Michigan ranking. Calvin is a small school located in Grand Rapids, Michigan that handed out 9 ’s chemistry degrees in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.2% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
Michigan Technological University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Chemistry Major in Michigan ranking, coming in at #8. Located in Houghton, Michigan, this medium-sized public school handed out 13 diplomas to qualified ’s chemistry students in 2020-2021.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Chemistry Major in Michigan ranking. This large school is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and it awarded 112 ’s chemistry degrees in 2020-2021.
With a freshman retention rate of 96%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
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With a ranking of #10, Michigan State University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Chemistry Major in Michigan list. Michigan State is a public institution located in East Lansing, Michigan. The school has a large population, and it awarded 85 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
With a freshman retention rate of 91%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
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Eastern Michigan University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Chemistry Major in Michigan ranking, coming in at #11. Eastern Michigan University is a public institution located in Ypsilanti, Michigan. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 24 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Wayne State University landed the #12 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Chemistry Major in Michigan ranking. Wayne State University is a large public school situated in Detroit, Michigan. It awarded 39 ’s chemistry degrees in 2020-2021.
Albion College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Chemistry Major in Michigan ranking. Albion is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Albion, Michigan. It awarded 2 ’s chemistry degrees in 2020-2021.
Olivet College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Chemistry Major in Michigan ranking. Olivet College is a small school located in Olivet, Michigan that handed out 1 ’s chemistry degrees in 2020-2021.
Oakland University ranked #15 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Chemistry Major in Michigan list. Located in Rochester Hills, Michigan, this fairly large public school handed out 20 degrees to qualified ’s chemistry students in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.6% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Western Michigan University landed the #16 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Chemistry Major in Michigan ranking. Located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, this fairly large public school awarded 21 diplomas to qualified ’s chemistry students in 2020-2021.
Andrews University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Chemistry Major in Michigan ranking, coming in at #17. Andrews is a private not-for-profit institution located in Berrien Springs, Michigan. The school has a small population, and it awarded 3 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.5% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%.
Alpena Community College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Chemistry Major in Michigan ranking. Alpena, Michigan is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s chemistry degrees to 1 students in 2020-2021.
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University of Detroit Mercy landed the #19 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Chemistry Major in Michigan ranking. Detroit, Michigan is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s chemistry degrees to 5 students in 2020-2021.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Lawrence Technological University landed the #20 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Chemistry Major in Michigan ranking. Located in Southfield, Michigan, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 2 diplomas to qualified ’s chemistry students in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Northern Michigan University landed the #21 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Chemistry Major in Michigan ranking. Northern Michigan University is located in Marquette, Michigan and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 5 ’s chemistry degrees to qualified students.
Read more about General Chemistry at Northern Michigan University
Saginaw Valley State University ranked #22 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Chemistry Major in Michigan list. Located in University Center, Michigan, this medium-sized public school handed out 5 degrees to qualified ’s chemistry students in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.8% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read more about General Chemistry at Saginaw Valley State University
Siena Heights University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Chemistry Major in Michigan ranking. Adrian, Michigan is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s chemistry degrees to 2 students in 2020-2021.
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Aquinas College Michigan landed the #24 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Chemistry Major in Michigan ranking. Located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 1 diplomas to qualified ’s chemistry students in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.1% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read more about General Chemistry at Aquinas College Michigan
Central Michigan University ranked #25 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Chemistry Major in Michigan list. Central Michigan University is located in Mount Pleasant, Michigan and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 14 ’s chemistry degrees to qualified students.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
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