by our College Data Analytics Team
Chemistry is available at many schools, but only at some does it account for a large share of the degrees the school grants. This ranking identifies the schools most focused on chemistry — those where the major represents the largest percentage of degrees awarded.
College Factual ranked the 8 chemistry schools in Mississippi by the share of their degrees awarded in the major.
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The colleges and universities below are the most focused on chemistry in Mississippi, ranked by the share of their degrees awarded in the major.
Mississippi College tops our list of the most focused chemistry schools. Located in the suburb of Clinton, Mississippi College is a private not-for-profit university. About 1% of the degrees Mississippi College awards are in chemistry, or about 12 graduates in the most recent year. See more about chemistry at Mississippi College
Belhaven University is one of the most focused chemistry schools, landing the #2 spot this year. Belhaven University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Jackson. At this school, roughly 0.8% of all degrees awarded are in chemistry, or about 7 graduates in the most recent year. See more about chemistry at Belhaven University
University Of Southern Mississippi is one of the most focused chemistry schools, landing the #3 spot this year. University Of Southern Mississippi is a public school located in the city of Hattiesburg. About 0.7% of the degrees University Of Southern Mississippi awards are in chemistry, or about 28 graduates in the most recent year. See more about chemistry at University Of Southern Mississippi
A rank of #4 makes Copiah Lincoln Community College one of the most focused schools for chemistry. Set in the rural area of Wesson, Copiah Lincoln Community College is a public institution. About 0.7% of the degrees Copiah Lincoln Community College awards are in chemistry, or about 5 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full chemistry report for Copiah Lincoln Community College
A rank of #5 makes Jackson State University one of the most focused schools for chemistry. Located in the city of Jackson, Jackson State University is a public university. Chemistry accounts for around 0.4% of the degrees granted here, or about 6 graduates in the most recent year. See more about chemistry at Jackson State University
Mississippi State University placed #6 for chemistry by degree focus. Set in the town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State University is a public institution. About 0.4% of the degrees Mississippi State University awards are in chemistry, or about 25 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full chemistry report for Mississippi State University
Holmes Community College ranked #7 on our list of the most focused chemistry schools. Located in the rural area of Goodman, Holmes Community College is a public university. About 0.4% of the degrees Holmes Community College awards are in chemistry, or about 5 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full chemistry report for Holmes Community College
University Of Mississippi Main Campus comes in at #8 for chemistry focus this year. University Of Mississippi Main Campus is a public school located in the town of University. At this school, roughly 0.4% of all degrees awarded are in chemistry, or about 24 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full chemistry report for University Of Mississippi Main Campus
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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