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2024 Best Chemistry Schools in Massachusetts

10 Colleges in Massachusetts
744 Chemistry Degrees Awarded
$43,064 Avg Early-Career Salary
A degree in chemistry is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #51 out of 395 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

College Factual looked at 10 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Chemistry Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 744 degrees in chemistry to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Chemistry School

Best Chemistry Schools in Massachusetts Your choice of chemistry school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Chemistry School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

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Bachelor's Degrees in Chemistry
Master's Degrees in Chemistry
Doctor's Degrees in Chemistry

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Chemistry Schools in Massachusetts list, to help you choose the best school for you. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Chemistry in Massachusetts

The schools below may not offer all types of chemistry degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

10 Top Massachusetts Schools in Chemistry

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
48 Chemistry Degrees Awarded
$47,828 Median Starting Salary

It's hard to beat University of Massachusetts Amherst if you want to pursue a degree in chemistry. Located in the large suburb of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #81 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UMass Amherst is a great university overall.

There were approximately 48 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at UMass Amherst in the most recent data year. Chemistry degree recipients from University of Massachusetts Amherst earn a boost of about $4,764 above the average income of chemistry graduates.

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2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
49 Chemistry Degrees Awarded
$54,138 Median Starting Salary

It's hard to beat Northeastern University if you want to pursue a degree in chemistry. Northeastern is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Boston. A Best Colleges rank of #59 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Northeastern is a great university overall.

There were roughly 49 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at Northeastern in the most recent data year. Chemistry degree recipients from Northeastern University earn a boost of around $11,074 over the average income of chemistry majors.

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Boston University
Boston, MA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
54 Chemistry Degrees Awarded
$34,787 Median Starting Salary

Boston University is a wonderful option for students interested in a degree in chemistry. Boston U is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Boston. A Best Colleges rank of #54 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Boston U is a great university overall.

There were roughly 54 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at Boston U in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the chemistry program make around $34,787 in the first couple years of their career.

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Williams College
Williamstown, MA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$35,668 Median Starting Salary
$12,999 Median Student Debt

It's hard to beat Williams College if you wish to pursue a degree in chemistry. Located in the town of Williamstown, Williams is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #68 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Williams is a great college overall.

There were about 28 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at Williams in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the chemistry program earn about $35,668 in the first couple years of their career.

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5
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
32 Chemistry Degrees Awarded
$48,106 Median Starting Salary

Located in the large suburb of Lowell, UMass Lowell is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 21st out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.

There were about 32 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at UMass Lowell in the most recent data year. Chemistry degree recipients from University of Massachusetts - Lowell earn a boost of about $5,042 above the typical income of chemistry graduates.

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6
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
39 Chemistry Degrees Awarded
20.5% Growth in Graduates

Located in the small city of Waltham, Brandeis is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #99 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Brandeis is a great university overall.

There were approximately 39 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at Brandeis in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduating, chemistry degree recipients typically earn an average of $36,774 in their early careers.

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7
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$41,359 Median Starting Salary
$27,000 Median Student Debt

Holy Cross is a small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Worcester. This college ranks 15th out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.

There were roughly 29 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at Holy Cross in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduating, chemistry degree recipients typically earn an average of $41,359 at the beginning of their careers.

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Smith College
Northampton, MA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$38,143 Median Starting Salary

Smith is a small private not-for-profit college located in the suburb of Northampton. This college ranks 19th out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.

There were about 21 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at Smith in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the chemistry program make around $38,143 for their early career.

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9
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$39,840 Median Starting Salary

Emmanuel Boston is a small private not-for-profit college located in the large city of Boston. This college ranks 29th out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.

There were about 2 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at Emmanuel Boston in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, chemistry degree recipients typically make about $39,840 in their early careers.

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10
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$43,346 Median Starting Salary
$27,000 Median Student Debt

Located in the large suburb of Salem, Salem State is a public university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 37th out of 63 colleges for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.

There were about 5 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at Salem State in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the chemistry program make an average of $43,346 in their early career salary.

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Best Chemistry Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Best Chemistry Schools in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Connecticut 241 274
New Hampshire 210 52
Maine 202 59
Rhode Island 200 73
Vermont 194 39

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One of 8 majors within the Physical Sciences area of study, Chemistry has other similar majors worth exploring.

Chemistry Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Chemistry 699
Other Chemistry 34
Chemical Physics 9
Polymer Chemistry 1
Forensic Chemistry 1

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Physics 679
Geological & Earth Sciences 153
Astronomy & Astrophysics 108
Materials Sciences 22
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology 7
General Physical Sciences 4
Other Physical Science 4

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