by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 17 schools in the Southwest Region to determine which ones were the best for chemistry students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 171 master's degrees in chemistry to qualified students.
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Your choice of chemistry for getting your master's degree school matters. Important measures of a quality chemistry program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their master's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their master's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for chemistry students working on their master's degree.
The chemistry school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Chemistry Master's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in chemistry.
The University of Texas at Austin is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in chemistry. Located in the city of Austin, UT Austin is a public university with a very large student population.
Master's graduates who receive their degree from the chemistry program make about $71,736 in their early career salary.
More information about a master’s in chemistry from The University of Texas at Austin
University of Arizona is a good decision for students interested in a master's degree in chemistry. Located in the city of Tucson, University of Arizona is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in chemistry from University of Arizona
Texas A&M University - College Station is a wonderful option for students pursuing a master's degree in chemistry. Located in the city of College Station, Texas A&M College Station is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in chemistry from Texas A&M University - College Station
Baylor University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in chemistry. Baylor is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of Waco.More information about a master’s in chemistry from Baylor University
Located in the large city of Houston, UH is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in chemistry from University of Houston
Located in the town of Kingsville, Texas A&M Kingsville is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in chemistry from Texas A&M University - Kingsville
Located in the large city of Arlington, UT Arlington is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in chemistry from The University of Texas at Arlington
Located in the medium-sized suburb of Norman, University of Oklahoma is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in chemistry from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus
Located in the medium-sized city of Edinburg, UT Rio Grande Valley is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in chemistry from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
OSU is a fairly large public university located in the distant town of Stillwater.More information about a master’s in chemistry from Oklahoma State University - Main Campus
Explore the best chemistry colleges for a specific state in the Southwest Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 235 | 132 |
| Arizona | 180 | 10 |
| Oklahoma | 153 | 19 |
| New Mexico | 114 | 10 |
Chemistry is one of 8 different types of Physical Sciences programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Chemistry | 171 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 296 |
| Physics | 218 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 32 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 20 |
| Materials Sciences | 10 |
