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2022 Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

44 Ranked Colleges
456 Degrees Awarded
$28,700 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

In 2019-2020, 21,951 people earned their degree in chemistry, making the major the 44th most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, chemistry graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $38,704 and had an average of $22,279 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 5,141 chemistry graduates with average earnings and debt of $33,932 and $22,165 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 456 chemistry graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,950 and $43,286 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking looked at 44 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in chemistry. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great chemistry programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the chemistry program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k.

Top 25 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Chemistry (Income $0-$30k) in the Southeast Region

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#3 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Florida. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k. UF is a public institution located in Gainesville, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 14 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UF also made our “Best Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #3. Average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#2

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#6 in overall quality

Out of the 44 schools in the Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #2 spot on the list. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a large public school situated in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. It awarded 7 masters’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNC Chapel Hill, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Chapel Hill are $30,248, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chemistry Report

#3

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#7 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Vanderbilt University. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 3 degrees to qualified masters’s chemistry students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Vanderbilt, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Vanderbilt University are $50,624.

Full Vanderbilt University Chemistry Report

#4

William & Mary

Williamsburg, Virginia
#8 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend William & Mary. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k. William & Mary is a public institution located in Williamsburg, Virginia. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 4 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree chemistry students whose families make $0-$30k list, William & Mary has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at William & Mary are $34,800.

Full William & Mary Chemistry Report

#5

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#5 in overall quality

Out of the 44 schools in the Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida State University landed the #5 spot on the list. Florida State is located in Tallahassee, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 44 masters’s chemistry degrees to qualified students.

Florida State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State are $26,707, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#23 in overall quality

University of Central Florida came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. University of Central Florida is a large school located in Orlando, Florida that handed out 16 masters’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

UCF not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #23 on our “Best Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCF are $28,657, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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Florida International University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #7. FIU is located in Miami, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 10 masters’s chemistry degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida International University are $24,211, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#14 in overall quality

North Carolina State University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Raleigh, North Carolina, this large public school awarded 1 degrees to qualified masters’s chemistry students in 2019-2020.

NC State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at North Carolina State University are $28,999, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia
#4 in overall quality

Emory University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Atlanta, Georgia is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s chemistry degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.

Emory also made our “Best Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #4. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Emory are $44,676.

Full Emory University Chemistry Report

University of South Florida - Main Campus ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. USF Tampa is a large public school situated in Tampa, Florida. It awarded 3 masters’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Florida - Main Campus are $21,126.

Full University of South Florida - Main Campus Chemistry Report

#13 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Georgia Tech is a public institution located in Atlanta, Georgia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 7 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Georgia Tech not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia Tech are $31,334, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#10 in overall quality

University of Georgia came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. University of Georgia is a large school located in Athens, Georgia that handed out 5 masters’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

UGA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Georgia are $27,476, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Georgia Chemistry Report

#13

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#2 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, Virginia Tech did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Blacksburg, Virginia, this large public school handed out 9 degrees to qualified masters’s chemistry students in 2019-2020.

Virginia Tech not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Tech are $30,547, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#14

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida

Florida Atlantic University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #14. This large school is located in Boca Raton, Florida, and it awarded 2 masters’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida Atlantic University are $18,482, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#15

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#1 in overall quality

University of Virginia - Main Campus landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. University of Virginia is a large school located in Charlottesville, Virginia that handed out 14 masters’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Virginia not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia - Main Campus are $32,394, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#16

Marshall University

Huntington, West Virginia

Marshall University landed the #16 spot on the 2022 Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Marshall University is a public institution located in Huntington, West Virginia. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 1 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Marshall University are $21,162, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#17

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Middle Tennessee State University ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Middle Tennessee State University is located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 masters’s chemistry degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Middle Tennessee State University are $26,172, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Middle Tennessee State University Chemistry Report

#18

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina
#17 in overall quality

East Carolina University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #18. East Carolina University is a public institution located in Greenville, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 7 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

ECU also took the #17 spot in our “Best Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at East Carolina University are $20,685, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#19

East Tennessee State University

Johnson City, Tennessee
#24 in overall quality

East Tennessee State University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. ETSU is a fairly large public school situated in Johnson City, Tennessee. It awarded 17 masters’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

ETSU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #24 on our “Best Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at East Tennessee State University are $25,679.

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#20

University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Wilmington, North Carolina

University of North Carolina at Wilmington did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #20. Wilmington, North Carolina is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s chemistry degrees to 18 students in 2019-2020.

UNCW also took the #19 spot in our “Best Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNCW are $21,286, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#21

Tennessee Technological University

Cookeville, Tennessee

With a ranking of #21, Tennessee Technological University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Tennessee Tech University is a public institution located in Cookeville, Tennessee. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 11 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Tennessee Technological University are $20,498, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#18 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #22. UT Knoxville is a public institution located in Knoxville, Tennessee. The school has a large population, and it awarded 5 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Knoxville not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #18 on our “Best Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UT Knoxville are $31,798.

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#23

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#11 in overall quality

University of Kentucky came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This large school is located in Lexington, Kentucky, and it awarded 5 masters’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

UK did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UK are $33,216, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#16 in overall quality

University of Alabama in Huntsville landed the #24 spot on the 2022 Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. UAH is a public institution located in Huntsville, Alabama. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 7 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree chemistry students whose families make $0-$30k list, UAH has also earned the #16 rank in our “Best Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UAH are $25,386, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#25

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#15 in overall quality

With a ranking of #25, University of South Carolina - Columbia did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. UofSC is located in Columbia, South Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 8 masters’s chemistry degrees to qualified students.

UofSC also made our “Best Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #15. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Carolina - Columbia are $30,160, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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Notes and References

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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