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2022 Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k

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147 Degrees Awarded
$21,900 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Master's in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

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 Southwest region, there were 1,803 chemistry graduates with average earnings and debt of $35,257 and $21,293 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 147 chemistry graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,078 and $37,227 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking looked at 20 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in chemistry. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality chemistry programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the chemistry program at the school. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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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 “Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k”.

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Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k.

Top 20 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Chemistry (Income $75-$110k) in the Southwest Region

#15 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. This large school is located in Edinburg, Texas, and it awarded 8 masters’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Rio Grande Valley did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #15 on our “Best Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley are $15,151, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend The University of Texas at Austin. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k. The University of Texas at Austin is located in Austin, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 masters’s chemistry degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree chemistry students whose families make $75-$110k list, UT Austin has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Austin are $22,886.

Full The University of Texas at Austin Chemistry Report

#3

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 20 schools in the Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Arizona landed the #3 spot on the list. Located in Tucson, Arizona, this large public school awarded 5 diplomas to qualified masters’s chemistry students in 2019-2020.

University of Arizona not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arizona are $33,399, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Arizona Chemistry Report

#13 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend New Mexico State University - Main Campus. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k. Located in Las Cruces, New Mexico, this fairly large public school awarded 4 degrees to qualified masters’s chemistry students in 2019-2020.

NMSU Main Campus not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at New Mexico State University - Main Campus are $18,275, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#5

University of Houston

Houston, Texas
#6 in overall quality

Out of the 20 schools in the Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Houston landed the #5 spot on the list. University of Houston is a large school located in Houston, Texas that handed out 7 masters’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

UH also took the #6 spot in our “Best Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Houston are $18,689, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#17 in overall quality

The University of Texas at San Antonio did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #6. UTSA is a large public school situated in San Antonio, Texas. It awarded 3 masters’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

UTSA also made our “Best Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #17. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at San Antonio are $25,807, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#20 in overall quality

The University of Texas at El Paso came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. This large school is located in El Paso, Texas, and it awarded 2 masters’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

UTEP did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #20 on our “Best Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at El Paso are $16,180, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full The University of Texas at El Paso Chemistry Report

#8

Texas State University

San Marcos, Texas
#10 in overall quality

Texas State University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. San Marcos, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s chemistry degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

Texas State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas State are $17,040, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7 in overall quality

The University of Texas at Arlington landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. UT Arlington is a large public school situated in Arlington, Texas. It awarded 5 masters’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Arlington also made our “Best Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #7. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Arlington are $23,376, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full The University of Texas at Arlington Chemistry Report

#10

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi, Texas
#9 in overall quality

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi is a public institution located in Corpus Christi, Texas. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 5 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas A&M Corpus Christi also took the #9 spot in our “Best Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi are $15,683, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11

University of North Texas

Denton, Texas
#14 in overall quality

University of North Texas came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. UNT is a large public school situated in Denton, Texas. It awarded 1 masters’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNT, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Texas are $15,618, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8 in overall quality

Arizona State University - Tempe landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Arizona State University - Tempe is a large public school situated in Tempe, Arizona. It awarded 1 masters’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

ASU - Tempe also took the #8 spot in our “Best Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Arizona State University - Tempe are $27,048.

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#13

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
#11 in overall quality

Texas Tech University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Texas Tech is a large public school situated in Lubbock, Texas. It awarded 2 masters’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas Tech also took the #11 spot in our “Best Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Tech are $17,530, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#12 in overall quality

The University of Texas at Dallas ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. The University of Texas at Dallas is a public institution located in Richardson, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 2 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Dallas also made our “Best Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #12. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Dallas are $28,610, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#15

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, Texas
#18 in overall quality

Sam Houston State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #15. Sam Houston State University is a public institution located in Huntsville, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 2 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

SHSU also took the #18 spot in our “Best Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Sam Houston State University are $15,704.

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#16

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, Arizona
#16 in overall quality

Northern Arizona University landed the #16 spot on the 2022 Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. This large school is located in Flagstaff, Arizona, and it awarded 3 masters’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at NAU, the school also landed the #16 spot in our “Best Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Northern Arizona University are $19,489, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full NAU Chemistry Report

#17

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
#4 in overall quality

Texas A&M University - College Station came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Texas A&M University - College Station is a public institution located in College Station, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 2 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree chemistry students whose families make $75-$110k list, Texas A&M College Station has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M University - College Station are $22,743.

Full Texas A&M College Station Chemistry Report

#5 in overall quality

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. University of Oklahoma is located in Norman, Oklahoma and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 masters’s chemistry degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at University of Oklahoma, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Oklahoma are $23,236.

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#19

University of New Mexico - Main Campus

Albuquerque, New Mexico
#19 in overall quality

University of New Mexico - Main Campus landed the #19 spot on the 2022 Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. UNM is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 masters’s chemistry degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree chemistry students whose families make $75-$110k list, UNM has also earned the #19 rank in our “Best Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UNM are $19,890.

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#20

Baylor University

Waco, Texas
#3 in overall quality

Baylor University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Waco, Texas is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s chemistry degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

Baylor did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Baylor are $36,936.

Full Baylor Chemistry Report

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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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