by our College Data Analytics Team
Chemistry is offered at a wide range of schools across the country, but at some it makes up a far larger share of the degrees awarded than at others. This ranking identifies the schools most focused on chemistry — those where the major represents the largest percentage of degrees awarded.
College Factual ranked the 11 chemistry schools in Colorado by the share of their degrees awarded in the major.
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Below are the schools where chemistry makes up the largest share of degrees in Colorado.
Leading the list of the most focused chemistry schools is United States Air Force Academy. Located in the rural area of USAF Academy, United States Air Force Academy is a public university. About 3% of the degrees United States Air Force Academy awards are in chemistry, or about 26 graduates in the most recent year. See more about chemistry at United States Air Force Academy
A rank of #2 makes Fort Lewis College one of the most focused schools for chemistry. Set in the town of Durango, Fort Lewis College is a public institution. About 2% of the degrees Fort Lewis College awards are in chemistry, or about 10 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full chemistry details for Fort Lewis College
Colorado School Of Mines ranks #3 for chemistry by degree focus. Located in the suburb of Golden, Colorado School Of Mines is a public university. At this school, roughly 1% of all degrees awarded are in chemistry, or about 23 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full chemistry report for Colorado School Of Mines
University Of Northern Colorado ranks #4 for chemistry by degree focus. Set in the city of Greeley, University Of Northern Colorado is a public institution. Chemistry accounts for around 0.9% of the degrees granted here, or about 22 graduates in the most recent year. See more about chemistry at University Of Northern Colorado
A rank of #5 makes Colorado State University Fort Collins one of the most focused schools for chemistry. Located in the city of Fort Collins, Colorado State University Fort Collins is a public university. Chemistry accounts for around 0.7% of the degrees granted here, or about 54 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full chemistry details for Colorado State University Fort Collins
University Of Colorado Boulder ranked #6 on our list of the most focused chemistry schools. University Of Colorado Boulder is a public school located in the city of Boulder. At this school, roughly 0.5% of all degrees awarded are in chemistry, or about 47 graduates in the most recent year. See more about chemistry at University Of Colorado Boulder
Metropolitan State College Of Denver landed the #7 spot among the most focused chemistry schools. Metropolitan State College Of Denver is a public school located in the city of Denver. About 0.5% of the degrees Metropolitan State College Of Denver awards are in chemistry, or about 17 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full chemistry details for Metropolitan State College Of Denver
Mesa State College comes in at #8 for chemistry focus this year. Mesa State College is a public school located in the city of Grand Junction. About 0.4% of the degrees Mesa State College awards are in chemistry, or about 9 graduates in the most recent year. See more about chemistry at Mesa State College
University Of Colorado Denver comes in at #9 for chemistry focus this year. University Of Colorado Denver is a public school located in the city of Denver. Chemistry accounts for around 0.3% of the degrees granted here, or about 18 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full chemistry details for University Of Colorado Denver
University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs comes in at #10 for chemistry focus this year. Located in the city of Colorado Springs, University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs is a public university. Chemistry accounts for around 0.3% of the degrees granted here, or about 8 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full chemistry details for University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs
University Of Denver landed the #11 spot among the most focused chemistry schools. University Of Denver is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Denver. Chemistry accounts for around 0.2% of the degrees granted here, or about 11 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full chemistry report for University Of Denver
The ranking above is published by College Factual. Schools are ranked by degree focus — the share of the school’s total degree completions that are in the program, drawn from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).
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