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2027 Best General Chemistry Schools in Colorado

9 Colleges in the United States
223 General Chemistry Degrees Awarded
$51,614 Avg Early-Career Salary

General Chemistry programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 9 schools to find the best for general chemistry students.

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Best Schools for General Chemistry in Colorado

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the general chemistry degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in General Chemistry

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No school ranked higher than University Of Denver this year for general chemistry. University Of Denver is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Denver. The six-year graduation rate is 76%. University Of Denver awarded about 19 general chemistry degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general chemistry degree from University Of Denver earn around $56,999 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Denver graduates carry a median of $22,534 in student loans. More information about a degree in general chemistry from University Of Denver

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Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO

Students looking for a strong general chemistry program will find one at Colorado College, which ranked #2. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Colorado Springs. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. There were roughly 11 general chemistry students who graduated with this degree at Colorado College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general chemistry program make about $37,342 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $17,921 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general chemistry from Colorado College

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Students looking for a strong general chemistry program will find one at Colorado State University Fort Collins, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Fort Collins, Colorado State University Fort Collins is a very large public institution. Colorado State University Fort Collins graduates 66% of students within six years. About 60 general chemistry degrees were awarded at Colorado State University Fort Collins in the most recent year. General Chemistry graduates of Colorado State University Fort Collins earn a median of $63,896 early in their careers. Colorado State University Fort Collins graduates carry a median of $19,062 in student loans. More information about a degree in general chemistry from Colorado State University Fort Collins

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Students looking for a strong general chemistry program will find one at Colorado School Of Mines, which ranked #4. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Golden. The six-year graduation rate is 82%. About 15 general chemistry degrees were awarded at Colorado School Of Mines in the most recent year. General Chemistry graduates of Colorado School Of Mines earn a median of $76,298 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,521 to complete this degree. Read more about the general chemistry program at Colorado School Of Mines

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Students looking for a strong general chemistry program will find one at University Of Colorado Boulder, which ranked #5. Set in the city of Boulder, University Of Colorado Boulder is a very large public institution. Roughly 74% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Colorado Boulder awarded about 54 general chemistry degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general chemistry program make about $72,394 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,373. Read more about the general chemistry program at University Of Colorado Boulder

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Mesa State College
Grand Junction, CO

Mesa State College came in at #6 for general chemistry this year. This large public university is located in the city of Grand Junction. About 47% of students finish within six years. About 16 general chemistry degrees were awarded at Mesa State College in the most recent year. Graduates of the general chemistry program make about $43,617 in their early career. Mesa State College graduates carry a median of $22,310 in student loans. More information about a degree in general chemistry from Mesa State College

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University Of Northern Colorado earned the #7 position for general chemistry this year. This large public university is located in the city of Greeley. About 51% of students finish within six years. University Of Northern Colorado awarded about 19 general chemistry degrees in the most recent data year. General Chemistry graduates of University Of Northern Colorado earn a median of $45,406 early in their careers. University Of Northern Colorado graduates carry a median of $26,626 in student loans. Get the full general chemistry details for University Of Northern Colorado

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Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO

Fort Lewis College ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best general chemistry schools. Fort Lewis College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Durango. The six-year graduation rate is 36%. There were roughly 17 general chemistry students who graduated with this degree at Fort Lewis College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general chemistry program make about $34,159 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $15,417 to complete this degree. Get the full general chemistry details for Fort Lewis College

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Metropolitan State College Of Denver earned the #9 position for general chemistry this year. Set in the city of Denver, Metropolitan State College Of Denver is a very large public institution. Metropolitan State College Of Denver graduates 31% of students within six years. There were roughly 12 general chemistry students who graduated with this degree at Metropolitan State College Of Denver in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general chemistry degree recipients from Metropolitan State College Of Denver generally make around $34,417. Students borrow a median of $29,318 to complete this degree. Get the full general chemistry details for Metropolitan State College Of Denver

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 9 schools evaluated.

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