by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2024, College Factual analyzed 7 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Chemistry Master's Degree Schools in the New England Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 180 master's degrees in chemistry to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The chemistry master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
The overall quality of a master's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To take this into account we include a college's overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking which itself looks at a combination of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for chemistry students working on their master's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Chemistry Master's Degree Schools in the New England Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in chemistry.
It's difficult to beat University of Connecticut if you want to pursue a master's degree in chemistry. UCONN is a very large public university located in the suburb of Storrs.More information about a master’s in chemistry from University of Connecticut
Northeastern University is a wonderful decision for individuals interested in a master's degree in chemistry. Located in the large city of Boston, Northeastern is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in chemistry from Northeastern University
Boston University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in chemistry. Located in the city of Boston, Boston U is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in chemistry from Boston University
It is hard to beat University of Massachusetts - Lowell if you wish to pursue a master's degree in chemistry. UMass Lowell is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Lowell.More information about a master’s in chemistry from University of Massachusetts - Lowell
Brandeis is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Waltham.More information about a master’s in chemistry from Brandeis University
URI is a large public university located in the large suburb of Kingston.More information about a master’s in chemistry from University of Rhode Island
University of New Haven is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of West Haven.More information about a master’s in chemistry from University of New Haven
UNH is a large public university located in the suburb of Durham.More information about a master’s in chemistry from University of New Hampshire - Main Campus
Explore the best chemistry schools for a specific state in the New England Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 222 | 84 |
| Connecticut | 153 | 77 |
| Rhode Island | 127 | 17 |
| New Hampshire | 108 | 1 |
| Vermont | 91 | 0 |
| Maine | 90 | 1 |
One of 8 majors within the Physical Sciences area of study, Chemistry has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Chemistry | 178 |
| Other Chemistry | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 178 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 80 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 15 |
| General Physical Sciences | 13 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 11 |
| Materials Sciences | 1 |
