2027 Best Chemistry Schools in Michigan
Chemistry programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 12 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for chemistry students pursuing a degree.
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Best Schools for Chemistry in Michigan
If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the chemistry degrees they offer, see the list below.
Top Schools in Chemistry
Leading the list is University Of Detroit Mercy, our #1 school for chemistry. Located in the city of Detroit, University Of Detroit Mercy is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. University Of Detroit Mercy graduates 67% of students within six years. About 11 chemistry degrees were awarded at University Of Detroit Mercy in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, chemistry degree recipients from University Of Detroit Mercy generally make around $76,755. University Of Detroit Mercy graduates carry a median of $29,053 in student loans.
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A rank of #2 makes Michigan Technological University one of the top schools for chemistry. Michigan Technological University is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Houghton. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 20 chemistry degrees were awarded at Michigan Technological University in the most recent year. Students who receive their chemistry degree from Michigan Technological University earn around $64,652 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,800 to complete this degree.
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University Of Michigan Ann Arbor came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best chemistry schools. Located in the city of Ann Arbor, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public university. Roughly 93% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 164 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at University Of Michigan Ann Arbor in the most recent data year. Students who receive their chemistry degree from University Of Michigan Ann Arbor earn around $85,454 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete this degree.
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Northern Michigan University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in chemistry, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the town of Marquette, Northern Michigan University is a moderately-sized public university. Roughly 53% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 17 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at Northern Michigan University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, chemistry degree recipients from Northern Michigan University generally make around $40,508. Northern Michigan University graduates carry a median of $25,500 in student loans.
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Grand Valley State University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best chemistry schools. Located in the town of Allendale, Grand Valley State University is a very large public university. Grand Valley State University graduates 67% of students within six years. There were roughly 13 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at Grand Valley State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the chemistry program make about $46,496 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete this degree.
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Hope College came in at #6 for chemistry this year. Located in the city of Holland, Hope College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 18 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at Hope College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their chemistry degree from Hope College earn around $21,199 in the first couple years of their career. Hope College graduates carry a median of $26,636 in student loans.
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Wayne State University came in at #7 for chemistry this year. Set in the city of Detroit, Wayne State University is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. There were roughly 102 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at Wayne State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the chemistry program make about $35,813 in their early career. Wayne State University graduates carry a median of $21,590 in student loans.
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Michigan State University placed #8 among the best chemistry schools. Located in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State University is a very large public university. About 81% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 67 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at Michigan State University in the most recent data year. Chemistry graduates of Michigan State University earn a median of $52,531 early in their careers. Michigan State University graduates carry a median of $28,481 in student loans.
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Eastern Michigan University came in at #9 for chemistry this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Ypsilanti. Eastern Michigan University graduates 46% of students within six years. There were roughly 18 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at Eastern Michigan University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the chemistry program make about $45,060 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,300.
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Kalamazoo College ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best chemistry schools. Kalamazoo College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Kalamazoo. About 76% of students finish within six years. About 17 chemistry degrees were awarded at Kalamazoo College in the most recent year. Students who receive their chemistry degree from Kalamazoo College earn around $39,940 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree.
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Lake Superior State University came in at #11 for chemistry this year. Set in the town of Sault Ste Marie, Lake Superior State University is a small public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. Lake Superior State University awarded about 16 chemistry degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, chemistry degree recipients from Lake Superior State University generally make around $47,910. Lake Superior State University graduates carry a median of $22,429 in student loans.
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Saginaw Valley State University ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best chemistry schools. Saginaw Valley State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of University Center. About 48% of students finish within six years. About 10 chemistry degrees were awarded at Saginaw Valley State University in the most recent year. Chemistry graduates of Saginaw Valley State University earn a median of $50,012 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $28,091 to complete this degree.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 12 schools evaluated.
- 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.