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2027 Best General Chemistry Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

58 Colleges in the United States
2,113 General Chemistry Degrees Awarded
$53,362 Avg Early-Career Salary

General Chemistry is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 58 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for general chemistry students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for General Chemistry in the Middle Atlantic Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall general chemistry education in the Middle Atlantic Region.

Top Schools in General Chemistry

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University Of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Our analysis ranked University Of Pennsylvania the best school in the country for a degree in general chemistry. University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. University Of Pennsylvania awarded about 97 general chemistry degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general chemistry degree recipients from University Of Pennsylvania generally make around $99,682. Students borrow a median of $16,155 to complete this degree. Read more about the general chemistry program at University Of Pennsylvania

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Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Princeton University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best general chemistry schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Princeton. The six-year graduation rate is 98%. Princeton University awarded about 97 general chemistry degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general chemistry program make about $67,532 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $10,888 to complete this degree. Get the full general chemistry details for Princeton University

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Columbia University In The City Of New York came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best general chemistry schools. Columbia University In The City Of New York is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 77 general chemistry students who graduated with this degree at Columbia University In The City Of New York in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general chemistry degree recipients from Columbia University In The City Of New York generally make around $86,770. Typical student debt for the program is $23,258. See the full general chemistry program report for Columbia University In The City Of New York

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Colgate University
Hamilton, NY

Students looking for a strong general chemistry program will find one at Colgate University, which ranked #4. Set in the rural area of Hamilton, Colgate University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 91% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 11 general chemistry students who graduated with this degree at Colgate University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general chemistry program make about $52,924 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $16,286 to complete this degree. See the full general chemistry program report for Colgate University

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Students looking for a strong general chemistry program will find one at New Jersey Institute Of Technology, which ranked #5. This large public university is located in the city of Newark. The six-year graduation rate is 73%. There were roughly 13 general chemistry students who graduated with this degree at New Jersey Institute Of Technology in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general chemistry degree recipients from New Jersey Institute Of Technology generally make around $71,549. Students borrow a median of $24,755 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general chemistry from New Jersey Institute Of Technology

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Fordham University landed the #6 spot for general chemistry this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Bronx. The six-year graduation rate is 82%. About 12 general chemistry degrees were awarded at Fordham University in the most recent year. Students who receive their general chemistry degree from Fordham University earn around $59,403 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,643 to complete this degree. Get the full general chemistry details for Fordham University

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Johns Hopkins University came in at #7 for general chemistry this year. Set in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. About 94% of students finish within six years. About 67 general chemistry degrees were awarded at Johns Hopkins University in the most recent year. Students who receive their general chemistry degree from Johns Hopkins University earn around $78,087 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $12,366 to complete this degree. See the full general chemistry program report for Johns Hopkins University

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Carnegie Mellon University landed the #8 spot for general chemistry this year. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University is a large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 94%. There were roughly 48 general chemistry students who graduated with this degree at Carnegie Mellon University in the most recent data year. General Chemistry graduates of Carnegie Mellon University earn a median of $89,327 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,529 to complete this degree. Read more about the general chemistry program at Carnegie Mellon University

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University Of Rochester placed #9 among the best general chemistry schools. Located in the city of Rochester, University Of Rochester is a large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 63 general chemistry degrees were awarded at University Of Rochester in the most recent year. Graduates of the general chemistry program make about $60,865 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,000. More information about a degree in general chemistry from University Of Rochester

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Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA

Dickinson College placed #10 among the best general chemistry schools. Set in the city of Carlisle, Dickinson College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Dickinson College graduates 80% of students within six years. Dickinson College awarded about 13 general chemistry degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general chemistry degree from Dickinson College earn around $39,937 in the first couple years of their career. Dickinson College graduates carry a median of $19,014 in student loans. Get the full general chemistry details for Dickinson College

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University Of Maryland College Park placed #11 among the best general chemistry schools. University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public school located in the suburb of College Park. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. About 69 general chemistry degrees were awarded at University Of Maryland College Park in the most recent year. Students who receive their general chemistry degree from University Of Maryland College Park earn around $46,140 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Maryland College Park graduates carry a median of $21,238 in student loans. Read more about the general chemistry program at University Of Maryland College Park

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Haverford College
Haverford, PA

Haverford College ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best general chemistry schools. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Haverford. About 90% of students finish within six years. Haverford College awarded about 37 general chemistry degrees in the most recent data year. Read more about the general chemistry program at Haverford College

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Franklin And Marshall College landed the #13 spot for general chemistry this year. Set in the city of Lancaster, Franklin And Marshall College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Franklin And Marshall College graduates 84% of students within six years. Franklin And Marshall College awarded about 10 general chemistry degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general chemistry degree from Franklin And Marshall College earn around $43,020 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,411. Read more about the general chemistry program at Franklin And Marshall College

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Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Villanova University earned the #14 position for general chemistry this year. Villanova University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Villanova. About 92% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 31 general chemistry students who graduated with this degree at Villanova University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general chemistry program make about $77,371 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,184. More information about a degree in general chemistry from Villanova University

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Towson University
Towson, MD

Towson University placed #15 among the best general chemistry schools. Located in the city of Towson, Towson University is a very large public university. Towson University graduates 70% of students within six years. There were roughly 22 general chemistry students who graduated with this degree at Towson University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general chemistry degree from Towson University earn around $52,765 in the first couple years of their career. Towson University graduates carry a median of $23,000 in student loans. See the full general chemistry program report for Towson University

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The College Of New Jersey ranked #16 on our 2027 list of the best general chemistry schools. Set in the suburb of Ewing, The College Of New Jersey is a large public institution. About 86% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 28 general chemistry students who graduated with this degree at The College Of New Jersey in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general chemistry program make about $56,617 in their early career. The College Of New Jersey graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Read more about the general chemistry program at The College Of New Jersey

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Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY

Skidmore College ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best general chemistry schools. Located in the suburb of Saratoga Springs, Skidmore College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. Skidmore College awarded about 16 general chemistry degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general chemistry program make about $34,440 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $18,274. Get the full general chemistry details for Skidmore College

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Muhlenberg College
Allentown, PA

Muhlenberg College ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best general chemistry schools. Set in the city of Allentown, Muhlenberg College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Muhlenberg College graduates 82% of students within six years. There were roughly 11 general chemistry students who graduated with this degree at Muhlenberg College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general chemistry degree from Muhlenberg College earn around $35,641 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,259 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general chemistry from Muhlenberg College

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Cornell University ranked #19 on our 2027 list of the best general chemistry schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Ithaca. Cornell University graduates 95% of students within six years. About 96 general chemistry degrees were awarded at Cornell University in the most recent year. General Chemistry graduates of Cornell University earn a median of $28,372 early in their careers. Cornell University graduates carry a median of $15,121 in student loans. More information about a degree in general chemistry from Cornell University

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William Paterson University Of New Jersey landed the #20 spot for general chemistry this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Wayne. About 44% of students finish within six years. William Paterson University Of New Jersey awarded about 10 general chemistry degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general chemistry degree recipients from William Paterson University Of New Jersey generally make around $46,981. William Paterson University Of New Jersey graduates carry a median of $25,644 in student loans. Read more about the general chemistry program at William Paterson University Of New Jersey

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Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA

Duquesne University earned the #21 position for general chemistry this year. Duquesne University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Pittsburgh. Duquesne University graduates 77% of students within six years. There were roughly 17 general chemistry students who graduated with this degree at Duquesne University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general chemistry degree recipients from Duquesne University generally make around $54,826. Duquesne University graduates carry a median of $26,297 in student loans. See the full general chemistry program report for Duquesne University

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Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA

Bryn Mawr College placed #22 among the best general chemistry schools. Located in the suburb of Bryn Mawr, Bryn Mawr College is a small private not-for-profit university. About 82% of students finish within six years. About 16 general chemistry degrees were awarded at Bryn Mawr College in the most recent year. Students who receive their general chemistry degree from Bryn Mawr College earn around $35,668 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,069 to complete this degree. Read more about the general chemistry program at Bryn Mawr College

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George Washington University came in at #23 for general chemistry this year. Located in the city of Washington, George Washington University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 26 general chemistry degrees were awarded at George Washington University in the most recent year. Graduates of the general chemistry program make about $73,749 in their early career. George Washington University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. See the full general chemistry program report for George Washington University

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Montclair State University placed #24 among the best general chemistry schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Montclair. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. Montclair State University awarded about 23 general chemistry degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general chemistry degree from Montclair State University earn around $55,389 in the first couple years of their career. Montclair State University graduates carry a median of $23,600 in student loans. See the full general chemistry program report for Montclair State University

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Rutgers University New Brunswick came in at #25 for general chemistry this year. This very large public university is located in the city of New Brunswick. About 84% of students finish within six years. About 60 general chemistry degrees were awarded at Rutgers University New Brunswick in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general chemistry degree recipients from Rutgers University New Brunswick generally make around $61,948. Rutgers University New Brunswick graduates carry a median of $23,250 in student loans. See the full general chemistry program report for Rutgers University New Brunswick

Rest of the Top 50 General Chemistry Schools

These schools also placed among the best for general chemistry this year:

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New York University
New York, NY
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Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ
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Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ
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Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY
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Howard University
Washington, DC
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Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
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Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY
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Suny At Albany
Albany, NY
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Cuny Hunter College
New York, NY
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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 58 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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