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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Chemistry (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region

44 Ranked Colleges
456 Degrees Awarded
$22,700 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Vallue Chemistry Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $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 Vallue Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $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 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.

For this year’s “Best Vallue Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking, we looked at 44 colleges that offer a degree 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. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Vallue Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region master’s degree chemistry students whose families make more than $110k.

Top 25 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Chemistry (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#3 in overall quality

Out of the 44 schools in the Best Vallue Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the #1 spot on the list. University of Florida is a large school located in Gainesville, Florida that handed out 14 masters’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

UF also made our “Best Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #3. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130.

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#2

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Florida State University. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Vallue Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Florida State University 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. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State are $26,707.

Full Florida State Chemistry Report

#23 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Central Florida. The school came in at #3 for the Best Vallue Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k. This large school is located in Orlando, Florida, and it awarded 16 masters’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

UCF did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #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 some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Central Florida Chemistry Report

#13 in overall quality

Out of the 44 schools in the Best Vallue Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus landed the #4 spot on the list. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, this large public school handed out 7 diplomas to qualified masters’s chemistry students in 2019-2020.

Georgia Tech did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #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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Out of the 44 schools in the Best Vallue Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida International University landed the #5 spot on the list. 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.

Full Florida International University Chemistry Report

#6

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, Kentucky

Western Kentucky University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. WKU is a fairly large school located in Bowling Green, Kentucky that handed out 10 masters’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Western Kentucky University are $18,340, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#7

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#10 in overall quality

University of Georgia came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. University of Georgia is a large public school situated in Athens, Georgia. It awarded 5 masters’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

UGA also took the #10 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 UGA are $27,476.

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#16 in overall quality

University of Alabama in Huntsville landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k 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.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UAH, the school also landed the #16 spot in our “Best Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UAH are $25,386, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, Georgia

With a ranking of #9, Kennesaw State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Kennesaw, Georgia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s chemistry degrees to 10 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Kennesaw State University are $21,174, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#6 in overall quality

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. UNC Chapel Hill is a large school located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina that handed out 7 masters’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Chapel Hill also made our “Best Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #6. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Chapel Hill are $30,248, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#11

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Middle Tennessee State University landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Murfreesboro, Tennessee 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.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Middle Tennessee State University are $26,172.

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#12

East Tennessee State University

Johnson City, Tennessee
#24 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, East Tennessee State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. East Tennessee State University is a fairly large school located in Johnson City, Tennessee that handed out 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 ETSU are $25,679.

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#13

University of New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana

University of New Orleans did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #13. Located in New Orleans, Louisiana, this medium-sized public school awarded 14 diplomas to qualified masters’s chemistry students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UNO are $13,678, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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University of South Florida - Main Campus landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. University of South Florida - Main Campus is located in Tampa, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 masters’s chemistry degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Florida - Main Campus are $21,126, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full USF Tampa Chemistry Report

#15

Marshall University

Huntington, West Virginia

With a ranking of #15, Marshall University did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Located in Huntington, West Virginia, this fairly large public school handed out 1 diplomas to qualified masters’s chemistry students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Marshall University are $21,162, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Marshall University Chemistry Report

#16

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina
#17 in overall quality

With a ranking of #16, East Carolina University did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. 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 made our “Best Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #17. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at East Carolina University are $20,685.

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#17

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida

Florida Atlantic University landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Boca Raton, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s chemistry degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

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

Full FAU Chemistry Report

#18

Tennessee Technological University

Cookeville, Tennessee

Tennessee Technological University landed the #18 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. This fairly large school is located in Cookeville, Tennessee, and it awarded 11 masters’s chemistry 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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#19

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#14 in overall quality

North Carolina State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #19. NC State is a large school located in Raleigh, North Carolina that handed out 1 masters’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

NC State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at NC State are $28,999, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#20

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#2 in overall quality

Virginia Tech landed the #20 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Virginia Tech is located in Blacksburg, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 9 masters’s chemistry degrees to qualified students.

Virginia Tech did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #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 you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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University of Alabama at Birmingham landed the #21 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. This large school is located in Birmingham, Alabama, and it awarded 6 masters’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Alabama at Birmingham are $19,188, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Alabama at Birmingham Chemistry Report

#22

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

With a ranking of #22, University of Southern Mississippi did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Southern Miss is a fairly large public school situated in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. It awarded 1 masters’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Southern Miss are $10,896, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#23

Murray State University

Murray, Kentucky

Murray State University ranked #23 on this year’s Best Vallue Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Murray State is a public institution located in Murray, Kentucky. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 2 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Murray State University are $14,400, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Murray State Chemistry Report

#24

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, Kentucky

Eastern Kentucky University came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Located in Richmond, Kentucky, this fairly large public school handed out 7 degrees to qualified masters’s chemistry students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Eastern Kentucky University are $14,500, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#25

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee

University of Memphis ranked #25 on this year’s Best Vallue Chemistry Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. This large school is located in Memphis, Tennessee, and it awarded 2 masters’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UofM are $14,202, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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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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