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2023 Most Focused Master’s Degree Colleges for General Chemistry in the Southeast Region

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Schools for a Master's Highly Focused on Chemistry Major in the Southeast Region

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual has developed its “Schools for a Master’s Highly Focused on Chemistry Major in the Southeast Region” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

In 2020-2021, 20,056 people earned their degree in general chemistry, making the major the 43rd most popular in the United States.

Across the Southeast region, there were 4,891 general chemistry graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 408 general chemistry graduates with average earnings and debt of $55,213 and $0 respectively.

This year’s “Schools for a Master’s Highly Focused on Chemistry Major in the Southeast Region” ranking analyzed 66 colleges that offered a degree 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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Schools for a Master’s Highly Focused on Chemistry Major in the Southeast Region

The following schools top our list of the Best “Schools for a Master’s Highly Focused on Chemistry Major in the Southeast Region”.

Top 25 Most Focused Master’s Degree Colleges for General Chemistry in the Southeast Region

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Out of the 66 schools in the Schools for a Master’s Highly Focused on Chemistry Major in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Wilmington landed the #1 spot on the list. UNCW is a fairly large public school situated in Wilmington, North Carolina. It awarded 36 masters’s chemistry degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on General Chemistry at University of North Carolina at Wilmington

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Furman University
Greenville, South Carolina

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Furman University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Schools for a Master’s Highly Focused on Chemistry Major in the Southeast Region list. Greenville, South Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s chemistry degrees to 6 students in 2020-2021.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Furman General Chemistry Report

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University of Memphis
Memphis, Tennessee

Out of the 66 schools in the Schools for a Master’s Highly Focused on Chemistry Major in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Memphis landed the #3 spot on the list. Memphis, Tennessee is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s chemistry degrees to 19 students in 2020-2021.

Full UofM General Chemistry Report

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University of New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana

Out of the 66 schools in the Schools for a Master’s Highly Focused on Chemistry Major in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of New Orleans landed the #4 spot on the list. This medium-sized school is located in New Orleans, Louisiana, and it awarded 6 masters’s chemistry degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about General Chemistry at UNO

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Jackson State University
Jackson, Mississippi

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Jackson State University. The school came in at #5 for the Schools for a Master’s Highly Focused on Chemistry Major in the Southeast Region. Jackson State is located in Jackson, Mississippi and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 5 masters’s chemistry degrees to qualified students.

Read more about General Chemistry at Jackson State University

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Georgia State University
Atlanta, Georgia

With a ranking of #6, Georgia State University did quite well on the 2023 Schools for a Master’s Highly Focused on Chemistry Major in the Southeast Region list. This large school is located in Atlanta, Georgia, and it awarded 26 masters’s chemistry degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Georgia State University General Chemistry Report

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University of Arkansas at Little Rock did quite well in the 2023 Schools for a Master’s Highly Focused on Chemistry Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #7. Little Rock, Arkansas is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s chemistry degrees to 7 students in 2020-2021.

Read more about General Chemistry at University of Arkansas at Little Rock

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With a ranking of #8, Florida Institute of Technology did quite well on the 2023 Schools for a Master’s Highly Focused on Chemistry Major in the Southeast Region list. Located in Melbourne, Florida, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 6 diplomas to qualified masters’s chemistry students in 2020-2021.

Read more about General Chemistry at Florida Tech

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University of Alabama in Huntsville landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Schools for a Master’s Highly Focused on Chemistry Major in the Southeast Region ranking. UAH is a public institution located in Huntsville, Alabama. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 6 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on General Chemistry at University of Alabama in Huntsville

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida

Florida State University did quite well in the 2023 Schools for a Master’s Highly Focused on Chemistry Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #10. Florida State University is located in Tallahassee, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 33 masters’s chemistry degrees to qualified students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 95%.

Read full report on General Chemistry at Florida State University

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Hampton University
Hampton, Virginia

Hampton University landed the #11 spot on the 2023 Schools for a Master’s Highly Focused on Chemistry Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Hampton University is a small school located in Hampton, Virginia that handed out 2 masters’s chemistry degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about General Chemistry at Hampton University

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Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, North Carolina

With a ranking of #12, Western Carolina University did quite well on the 2023 Schools for a Master’s Highly Focused on Chemistry Major in the Southeast Region list. Cullowhee, North Carolina is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s chemistry degrees to 7 students in 2020-2021.

Full Western Carolina University General Chemistry Report

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University of Virginia - Main Campus
Charlottesville, Virginia

University of Virginia - Main Campus landed the #13 spot on the 2023 Schools for a Master’s Highly Focused on Chemistry Major in the Southeast Region ranking. University of Virginia - Main Campus is a large public school situated in Charlottesville, Virginia. It awarded 17 masters’s chemistry degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 97%.

Full University of Virginia General Chemistry Report

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Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Middle Tennessee State University did quite well in the 2023 Schools for a Master’s Highly Focused on Chemistry Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #14. Middle Tennessee State University is a large school located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee that handed out 9 masters’s chemistry degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Middle Tennessee State University General Chemistry Report

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East Carolina University
Greenville, North Carolina

East Carolina University ranked #15 on this year’s Schools for a Master’s Highly Focused on Chemistry Major in the Southeast Region list. East Carolina University is a large public school situated in Greenville, North Carolina. It awarded 14 masters’s chemistry degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about General Chemistry at ECU

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With a ranking of #16, University of North Carolina at Greensboro did quite well on the 2023 Schools for a Master’s Highly Focused on Chemistry Major in the Southeast Region list. UNC Greensboro is a fairly large public school situated in Greensboro, North Carolina. It awarded 9 masters’s chemistry degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about General Chemistry at UNC Greensboro

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Tennessee Technological University ranked #17 on this year’s Schools for a Master’s Highly Focused on Chemistry Major in the Southeast Region list. Tennessee Tech University is a public institution located in Cookeville, Tennessee. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 4 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on General Chemistry at Tennessee Tech University

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North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, North Carolina

With a ranking of #18, North Carolina A & T State University did quite well on the 2023 Schools for a Master’s Highly Focused on Chemistry Major in the Southeast Region list. Greensboro, North Carolina is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s chemistry degrees to 4 students in 2020-2021.

Full NC A&T General Chemistry Report

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Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, Kentucky

Western Kentucky University landed the #19 spot on the 2023 Schools for a Master’s Highly Focused on Chemistry Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Western Kentucky University is a fairly large public school situated in Bowling Green, Kentucky. It awarded 7 masters’s chemistry degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about General Chemistry at Western Kentucky University

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Old Dominion University
Norfolk, Virginia

With a ranking of #20, Old Dominion University did quite well on the 2023 Schools for a Master’s Highly Focused on Chemistry Major in the Southeast Region list. This large school is located in Norfolk, Virginia, and it awarded 8 masters’s chemistry degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about General Chemistry at Old Dominion

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Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Schools for a Master’s Highly Focused on Chemistry Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is a public institution located in Tallahassee, Florida. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 3 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read full report on General Chemistry at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

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Mississippi College
Clinton, Mississippi

Mississippi College came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Schools for a Master’s Highly Focused on Chemistry Major in the Southeast Region ranking. MC is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Clinton, Mississippi. It awarded 2 masters’s chemistry degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.8% 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%.

Full MC General Chemistry Report

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The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, Alabama

With a ranking of #23, The University of Alabama did quite well on the 2023 Schools for a Master’s Highly Focused on Chemistry Major in the Southeast Region list. The University of Alabama is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 14 masters’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 4.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full UA General Chemistry Report

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East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, Tennessee

East Tennessee State University did quite well in the 2023 Schools for a Master’s Highly Focused on Chemistry Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #24. This fairly large school is located in Johnson City, Tennessee, and it awarded 5 masters’s chemistry degrees in 2020-2021.

Full ETSU General Chemistry Report

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Schools for a Master’s Highly Focused on Chemistry Major in the Southeast Region ranking. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 13 masters’s chemistry degrees to qualified students.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 95%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill General Chemistry Report

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