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2027 Best General Chemistry Schools in the The Plains States Region

33 Colleges in the United States
970 General Chemistry Degrees Awarded
$51,771 Avg Early-Career Salary

General Chemistry degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 33 schools to find the best for general chemistry students.

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Best Schools for General Chemistry in the The Plains States Region

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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Our analysis ranked Washington University In St Louis the best school in the country for a degree in general chemistry. Set in the suburb of St. Louis, Washington University In St Louis is a large private not-for-profit institution. About 94% of students finish within six years. About 40 general chemistry degrees were awarded at Washington University In St Louis in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general chemistry degree recipients from Washington University In St Louis generally make around $68,303. Typical student debt for the program is $17,360. See the full general chemistry program report for Washington University In St Louis

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Students looking for a strong general chemistry program will find one at University Of St Thomas Minnesota, which ranked #2. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Saint Paul. University Of St Thomas Minnesota graduates 77% of students within six years. University Of St Thomas Minnesota awarded about 11 general chemistry degrees in the most recent data year. General Chemistry graduates of University Of St Thomas Minnesota earn a median of $65,183 early in their careers. University Of St Thomas Minnesota graduates carry a median of $23,923 in student loans. Get the full general chemistry details for University Of St Thomas Minnesota

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Saint Louis University Main Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in general chemistry, ranking #3. Set in the city of Saint Louis, Saint Louis University Main Campus is a large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. Saint Louis University Main Campus awarded about 18 general chemistry degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general chemistry degree from Saint Louis University Main Campus earn around $65,599 in the first couple years of their career. Saint Louis University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $26,586 in student loans. Read more about the general chemistry program at Saint Louis University Main Campus

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Drake University
Des Moines, IA

Drake University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general chemistry, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Des Moines, Drake University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 73%. Drake University awarded about 11 general chemistry degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general chemistry degree recipients from Drake University generally make around $56,228. Drake University graduates carry a median of $22,273 in student loans. Read more about the general chemistry program at Drake University

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Students looking for a strong general chemistry program will find one at University Of Minnesota Twin Cities, which ranked #5. This very large public university is located in the city of Minneapolis. About 85% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 139 general chemistry students who graduated with this degree at University Of Minnesota Twin Cities in the most recent data year. General Chemistry graduates of University Of Minnesota Twin Cities earn a median of $47,451 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,158. More information about a degree in general chemistry from University Of Minnesota Twin Cities

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Carleton College
Northfield, MN

Carleton College landed the #6 spot for general chemistry this year. Set in the town of Northfield, Carleton College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. There were roughly 40 general chemistry students who graduated with this degree at Carleton College in the most recent data year. General Chemistry graduates of Carleton College earn a median of $45,096 early in their careers. Carleton College graduates carry a median of $17,000 in student loans. Read more about the general chemistry program at Carleton College

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Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN

Macalester College came in at #7 for general chemistry this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Saint Paul. Roughly 87% of students complete a degree within six years here. Macalester College awarded about 21 general chemistry degrees in the most recent data year. General Chemistry graduates of Macalester College earn a median of $42,517 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $22,147 to complete this degree. Get the full general chemistry details for Macalester College

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Luther College
Decorah, IA

Luther College placed #8 among the best general chemistry schools. Set in the town of Decorah, Luther College is a small private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 71%. There were roughly 12 general chemistry students who graduated with this degree at Luther College in the most recent data year. General Chemistry graduates of Luther College earn a median of $42,426 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,967 to complete this degree. See the full general chemistry program report for Luther College

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Kansas State University landed the #9 spot for general chemistry this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Manhattan. The six-year graduation rate is 71%. About 22 general chemistry degrees were awarded at Kansas State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the general chemistry program make about $51,543 in their early career. Kansas State University graduates carry a median of $14,138 in student loans. Read more about the general chemistry program at Kansas State University

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The College Of Saint Scholastica ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best general chemistry schools. Located in the city of Duluth, The College Of Saint Scholastica is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. The College Of Saint Scholastica awarded about 10 general chemistry degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general chemistry degree from The College Of Saint Scholastica earn around $60,431 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,755 to complete this degree. Read more about the general chemistry program at The College Of Saint Scholastica

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University Of Nebraska At Omaha earned the #11 position for general chemistry this year. University Of Nebraska At Omaha is a large public school located in the city of Omaha. The six-year graduation rate is 49%. University Of Nebraska At Omaha awarded about 14 general chemistry degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general chemistry degree recipients from University Of Nebraska At Omaha generally make around $48,906. University Of Nebraska At Omaha graduates carry a median of $21,783 in student loans. See the full general chemistry program report for University Of Nebraska At Omaha

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University Of Minnesota Duluth ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best general chemistry schools. University Of Minnesota Duluth is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Duluth. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 43 general chemistry degrees were awarded at University Of Minnesota Duluth in the most recent year. Graduates of the general chemistry program make about $44,674 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $22,500 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general chemistry from University Of Minnesota Duluth

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St Olaf College
Northfield, MN

St Olaf College ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best general chemistry schools. Set in the town of Northfield, St Olaf College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. St Olaf College graduates 84% of students within six years. St Olaf College awarded about 42 general chemistry degrees in the most recent data year. General Chemistry graduates of St Olaf College earn a median of $44,020 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,988 to complete this degree. Get the full general chemistry details for St Olaf College

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University Of Nebraska At Kearney came in at #14 for general chemistry this year. Located in the town of Kearney, University Of Nebraska At Kearney is a moderately-sized public university. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. There were roughly 12 general chemistry students who graduated with this degree at University Of Nebraska At Kearney in the most recent data year. General Chemistry graduates of University Of Nebraska At Kearney earn a median of $46,744 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $22,173 to complete this degree. Read more about the general chemistry program at University Of Nebraska At Kearney

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North Dakota State University Main Campus placed #15 among the best general chemistry schools. North Dakota State University Main Campus is a large public school located in the city of Fargo. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. There were roughly 12 general chemistry students who graduated with this degree at North Dakota State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. General Chemistry graduates of North Dakota State University Main Campus earn a median of $54,076 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,153 to complete this degree. Read more about the general chemistry program at North Dakota State University Main Campus

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Missouri University Of Science And Technology landed the #16 spot for general chemistry this year. Missouri University Of Science And Technology is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Rolla. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 21 general chemistry degrees were awarded at Missouri University Of Science And Technology in the most recent year. Students who receive their general chemistry degree from Missouri University Of Science And Technology earn around $74,532 in the first couple years of their career. Missouri University Of Science And Technology graduates carry a median of $25,187 in student loans. Get the full general chemistry details for Missouri University Of Science And Technology

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Wayne State College placed #17 among the best general chemistry schools. Wayne State College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Wayne. Wayne State College graduates 52% of students within six years. Wayne State College awarded about 17 general chemistry degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general chemistry program make about $46,646 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,974. More information about a degree in general chemistry from Wayne State College

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University Of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

University Of Kansas landed the #18 spot for general chemistry this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Lawrence. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Kansas awarded about 45 general chemistry degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general chemistry degree recipients from University Of Kansas generally make around $56,289. Students borrow a median of $23,608 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general chemistry from University Of Kansas

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University Of Missouri Columbia landed the #19 spot for general chemistry this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Columbia. University Of Missouri Columbia graduates 75% of students within six years. University Of Missouri Columbia awarded about 53 general chemistry degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general chemistry degree recipients from University Of Missouri Columbia generally make around $45,279. Typical student debt for the program is $20,500. Get the full general chemistry details for University Of Missouri Columbia

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University Of Nebraska Lincoln came in at #20 for general chemistry this year. Located in the city of Lincoln, University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a very large public university. About 67% of students finish within six years. About 34 general chemistry degrees were awarded at University Of Nebraska Lincoln in the most recent year. Students who receive their general chemistry degree from University Of Nebraska Lincoln earn around $49,755 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,386. See the full general chemistry program report for University Of Nebraska Lincoln

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University Of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

University Of Iowa placed #21 among the best general chemistry schools. Located in the city of Iowa City, University Of Iowa is a very large public university. University Of Iowa graduates 75% of students within six years. University Of Iowa awarded about 73 general chemistry degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general chemistry degree from University Of Iowa earn around $44,847 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,956. Get the full general chemistry details for University Of Iowa

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Pittsburg State University came in at #22 for general chemistry this year. Located in the town of Pittsburg, Pittsburg State University is a moderately-sized public university. The six-year graduation rate is 51%. There were roughly 10 general chemistry students who graduated with this degree at Pittsburg State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general chemistry degree recipients from Pittsburg State University generally make around $50,003. Students borrow a median of $22,669 to complete this degree. Read more about the general chemistry program at Pittsburg State University

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Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO

Lindenwood University came in at #23 for general chemistry this year. Located in the city of Saint Charles, Lindenwood University is a large private not-for-profit university. About 49% of students finish within six years. About 23 general chemistry degrees were awarded at Lindenwood University in the most recent year. Students who receive their general chemistry degree from Lindenwood University earn around $48,197 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $28,663. More information about a degree in general chemistry from Lindenwood University

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Iowa State University landed the #24 spot for general chemistry this year. Set in the city of Ames, Iowa State University is a very large public institution. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 42 general chemistry students who graduated with this degree at Iowa State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general chemistry program make about $57,326 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,250 to complete this degree. Get the full general chemistry details for Iowa State University

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University Of Missouri Kansas City landed the #25 spot for general chemistry this year. Set in the city of Kansas City, University Of Missouri Kansas City is a large public institution. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 80 general chemistry degrees were awarded at University Of Missouri Kansas City in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general chemistry degree recipients from University Of Missouri Kansas City generally make around $39,725. University Of Missouri Kansas City graduates carry a median of $24,821 in student loans. Get the full general chemistry details for University Of Missouri Kansas City

Rest of the Top 33 General Chemistry Schools

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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 · 33 schools evaluated.

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