by our College Data Analytics Team
Chemistry is taught at colleges nationwide, but only at some does it account for a large share of the degrees the school grants. The schools below are the most focused on chemistry in North Carolina, measured by the share of their degrees in the field.
For its ranking, College Factual looked at what share of degrees each of the 20 schools in North Carolina that offer chemistry awards in the field.
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The colleges and universities below are the most focused on chemistry in North Carolina, ranked by the share of their degrees awarded in the major.
Leading the list of the most focused chemistry schools is Davidson College. Set in the suburb of Davidson, Davidson College is a private not-for-profit institution. Chemistry accounts for around 5% of the degrees granted here, or about 24 graduates in the most recent year. See more about chemistry at Davidson College
A rank of #2 makes Western Carolina University one of the most focused schools for chemistry. Set in the town of Cullowhee, Western Carolina University is a public institution. At this school, roughly 2% of all degrees awarded are in chemistry, or about 65 graduates in the most recent year. See more about chemistry at Western Carolina University
A rank of #3 makes University Of North Carolina At Asheville one of the most focused schools for chemistry. University Of North Carolina At Asheville is a public school located in the city of Asheville. At this school, roughly 2% of all degrees awarded are in chemistry, or about 13 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full chemistry details for University Of North Carolina At Asheville
A rank of #4 makes University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill one of the most focused schools for chemistry. Set in the city of Chapel Hill, University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill is a public institution. At this school, roughly 2% of all degrees awarded are in chemistry, or about 138 graduates in the most recent year. See more about chemistry at University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
A rank of #5 makes Meredith College one of the most focused schools for chemistry. Set in the city of Raleigh, Meredith College is a private not-for-profit institution. Chemistry accounts for around 1% of the degrees granted here, or about 7 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full chemistry details for Meredith College
Wake Forest University landed the #6 spot among the most focused chemistry schools. Located in the city of Winston-Salem, Wake Forest University is a private not-for-profit university. At this school, roughly 1% of all degrees awarded are in chemistry, or about 33 graduates in the most recent year. See more about chemistry at Wake Forest University
Appalachian State University placed #7 for chemistry by degree focus. Appalachian State University is a public school located in the town of Boone. Chemistry accounts for around 1% of the degrees granted here, or about 56 graduates in the most recent year. See more about chemistry at Appalachian State University
University Of North Carolina At Wilmington landed the #8 spot among the most focused chemistry schools. Set in the city of Wilmington, University Of North Carolina At Wilmington is a public institution. Chemistry accounts for around 1.0% of the degrees granted here, or about 51 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full chemistry details for University Of North Carolina At Wilmington
Wingate University ranked #9 on our list of the most focused chemistry schools. Located in the suburb of Wingate, Wingate University is a private not-for-profit university. Chemistry accounts for around 0.9% of the degrees granted here, or about 7 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full chemistry report for Wingate University
University Of North Carolina At Pembroke ranked #10 on our list of the most focused chemistry schools. Set in the town of Pembroke, University Of North Carolina At Pembroke is a public institution. About 0.8% of the degrees University Of North Carolina At Pembroke awards are in chemistry, or about 16 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full chemistry report for University Of North Carolina At Pembroke
North Carolina State University At Raleigh landed the #11 spot among the most focused chemistry schools. Set in the city of Raleigh, North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a public institution. At this school, roughly 0.8% of all degrees awarded are in chemistry, or about 84 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full chemistry details for North Carolina State University At Raleigh
North Carolina Central University placed #12 for chemistry by degree focus. North Carolina Central University is a public school located in the city of Durham. At this school, roughly 0.8% of all degrees awarded are in chemistry, or about 12 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full chemistry details for North Carolina Central University
North Carolina A And T State University landed the #13 spot among the most focused chemistry schools. North Carolina A And T State University is a public school located in the city of Greensboro. About 0.8% of the degrees North Carolina A And T State University awards are in chemistry, or about 21 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full chemistry report for North Carolina A And T State University
Fayetteville State University placed #14 for chemistry by degree focus. Set in the city of Fayetteville, Fayetteville State University is a public institution. About 0.6% of the degrees Fayetteville State University awards are in chemistry, or about 9 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full chemistry details for Fayetteville State University
Duke University ranked #15 on our list of the most focused chemistry schools. Set in the city of Durham, Duke University is a private not-for-profit institution. Chemistry accounts for around 0.6% of the degrees granted here, or about 43 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full chemistry report for Duke University
Winston Salem State University landed the #16 spot among the most focused chemistry schools. Set in the city of Winston-Salem, Winston Salem State University is a public institution. About 0.6% of the degrees Winston Salem State University awards are in chemistry, or about 6 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full chemistry details for Winston Salem State University
East Carolina University ranked #17 on our list of the most focused chemistry schools. Set in the city of Greenville, East Carolina University is a public institution. About 0.6% of the degrees East Carolina University awards are in chemistry, or about 39 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full chemistry details for East Carolina University
University Of North Carolina At Charlotte ranked #18 on our list of the most focused chemistry schools. University Of North Carolina At Charlotte is a public school located in the city of Charlotte. About 0.4% of the degrees University Of North Carolina At Charlotte awards are in chemistry, or about 34 graduates in the most recent year. See more about chemistry at University Of North Carolina At Charlotte
High Point University ranked #19 on our list of the most focused chemistry schools. High Point University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of High Point. At this school, roughly 0.3% of all degrees awarded are in chemistry, or about 5 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full chemistry details for High Point University
University Of North Carolina At Greensboro ranked #20 on our list of the most focused chemistry schools. Set in the city of Greensboro, University Of North Carolina At Greensboro is a public institution. About 0.2% of the degrees University Of North Carolina At Greensboro awards are in chemistry, or about 10 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full chemistry details for University Of North Carolina At Greensboro
This list is compiled by College Factual. The ranking reflects how concentrated each school’s degrees are in the major (completions in the field as a share of all completions), drawn from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).
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