2024 Best Chemistry Doctor's Degree Schools in Virginia

Ranked #11 in popularity, chemistry is one of the most sought-after doctor's degree programs in the nation. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in Virginia to determine which ones were the best for chemistry students pursuing a doctor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 62 doctor's degrees in chemistry to qualified students.

What's on this page: * Our Methodology

• Best Doctor’s Degree Schools List

Early-Career Earnings

One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of doctorate graduates during the early years of their career. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their doctor's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.

Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

• Major Focus - How many resources a school devotes to chemistry students as compared to other majors.
• Major Demand - How many other chemistry students want to attend this school to pursue a doctor's degree.
• Educational Resources - How many resources are allocated to students. These resources may include educational expenditures per student, number of students per instructor, and graduation rate among other things.
• Student Debt - How easy is it for chemistry to pay back their student loans after receiving their doctor's degree.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized chemistry related body.

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for chemistry students working on their doctor's degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Chemistry Doctor's Degree Schools in Virginia list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Best Schools for Doctorate Students to Study Chemistry in Virginia

Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for chemistry students seeking a a doctor's degree.

Top Virginia Schools for a Doctorate in Chemistry

1

University of Virginia - Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA

24 Annual Graduates

University of Virginia - Main Campus is a wonderful option for individuals pursuing a doctor's degree in chemistry. Located in the small suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in chemistry from University of Virginia - Main Campus

2

Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA

16 Annual Graduates

It is difficult to beat Virginia Tech if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in chemistry. Virginia Tech is a fairly large public school located in the city of Blacksburg.More information about a doctorate in chemistry from Virginia Tech

3

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA

14 Annual Graduates

It is difficult to beat Virginia Commonwealth University if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in chemistry. VCU is a very large public university located in the city of Richmond.More information about a doctorate in chemistry from Virginia Commonwealth University

Best Chemistry Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Chemistry Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Florida	138	105
Georgia	126	97
North Carolina	115	84
Mississippi	113	20
Louisiana	103	37
Tennessee	102	31
Alabama	98	30
South Carolina	91	32
Kentucky	87	19
Arkansas	58	7
West Virginia	49	15

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Chemistry Related Rankings by Major

Chemistry is one of 8 different types of Physical Sciences programs to choose from.

Chemistry Focus Areas

Major	Annual Graduates
General Chemistry	60
Other Chemistry	2

Majors Similar to Chemistry

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Physics	43
Geological & Earth Sciences	17
Astronomy & Astrophysics	5
Materials Sciences	5
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology	4

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard). More about our data sources and methodologies.