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2022 Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid

16 Ranked Colleges
252 Degrees Awarded
$24,500 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. College Factual has developed its “Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking as one item you can use to help make this 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 Southwest region, there were 1,803 chemistry graduates with average earnings and debt of $35,257 and $21,293 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 252 chemistry graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,970 and $95,025 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking analyzed 16 colleges that offered a degree 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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Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid

The colleges and universities below are the best for southwest region doctor’s degree chemistry students with aid.

Top 16 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Chemistry in the Southwest Region (With Aid)

#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Texas at Austin. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Austin, Texas, this large public school awarded 30 degrees to qualified doctorate’s chemistry students in 2019-2020.

UT Austin also made our “Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #1. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Austin are $22,886, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UT Austin Chemistry Report

#2

University of Houston

Houston, Texas
#4 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Houston. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid. Houston, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s chemistry degrees to 19 students in 2019-2020.

UH not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Houston are $18,689, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#12 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Texas at Dallas. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid list. The University of Texas at Dallas is a large school located in Richardson, Texas that handed out 13 doctorate’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Dallas also made our “Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #12. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Dallas are $28,610.

Full UT Dallas Chemistry Report

#13 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Texas at San Antonio. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid list. San Antonio, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s chemistry degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

UTSA did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best Chemistry Doctor’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 UTSA are $25,807.

Full UTSA Chemistry Report

#8 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of North Texas. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid. This large school is located in Denton, Texas, and it awarded 17 doctorate’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

UNT also made our “Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #8. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Texas are $15,618, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#7 in overall quality

The University of Texas at Arlington ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid list. Arlington, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s chemistry degrees to 17 students in 2019-2020.

UT Arlington also took the #7 spot in our “Best Chemistry Doctor’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 Arlington are $23,376.

Full The University of Texas at Arlington Chemistry Report

#14 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 Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. The University of Texas at El Paso is a large public school situated in El Paso, Texas. It awarded 5 doctorate’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

UTEP also made our “Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #14. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UTEP are $16,180.

Full The University of Texas at El Paso Chemistry Report

#6 in overall quality

Arizona State University - Tempe ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid list. ASU - Tempe is located in Tempe, Arizona and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 15 doctorate’s chemistry degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at ASU - Tempe, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Chemistry Doctor’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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#9

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona

With a ranking of #9, University of Arizona did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid list. University of Arizona is a large public school situated in Tucson, Arizona. It awarded 12 doctorate’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Arizona also made our “Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #3. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arizona are $33,399, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10 in overall quality

Oklahoma State University - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #10. OSU is a large school located in Stillwater, Oklahoma that handed out 9 doctorate’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at OSU, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Oklahoma State University - Main Campus are $23,963, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, Texas Tech University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid list. Lubbock, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s chemistry degrees to 14 students in 2019-2020.

Texas Tech did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Chemistry Doctor’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 Texas Tech are $17,530.

Read more about Chemistry at Texas Tech University

#12

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas

Texas A&M University - College Station came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Texas A&M University - College Station is a large public school situated in College Station, Texas. It awarded 39 doctorate’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region doctor’s degree chemistry students with aid list, Texas A&M College Station has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Chemistry Doctor’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 College Station are $22,743.

Read more about Chemistry at Texas A&M College Station

#13

University of New Mexico - Main Campus

Albuquerque, New Mexico
#15 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, University of New Mexico - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid list. University of New Mexico - Main Campus is a large school located in Albuquerque, New Mexico that handed out 5 doctorate’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

UNM not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of New Mexico - Main Campus are $19,890, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9 in overall quality

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid list. Norman, Oklahoma is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s chemistry degrees to 16 students in 2019-2020.

University of Oklahoma also took the #9 spot in our “Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Oklahoma are $23,236, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#15

Baylor University

Waco, Texas
#5 in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, Baylor University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid list. Baylor is a private not-for-profit institution located in Waco, Texas. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Baylor not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Baylor are $36,936, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#16

Texas Christian University

Fort Worth, Texas
#13 in overall quality

Texas Christian University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. TCU is a fairly large school located in Fort Worth, Texas that handed out 1 doctorate’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region doctor’s degree chemistry students with aid list, TCU has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at TCU are $32,268, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Chemistry at Texas Christian University

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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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