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2024 Best Chemistry Schools in Texas

15 Colleges in Texas
1,257 Chemistry Degrees Awarded
$41,039 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.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 15 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Chemistry Schools in Texas ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,257 degrees in chemistry to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Chemistry School

Best Chemistry Schools in Texas The chemistry program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Chemistry rankings. 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.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Chemistry Rankings by Degree Level

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

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Chemistry Schools in Texas ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. 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 Texas

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 Texas Schools in Chemistry

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
152 Chemistry Degrees Awarded
$56,261 Median Starting Salary

It's difficult to beat The University of Texas at Austin if you wish to pursue a degree in chemistry. UT Austin is a very large public university located in the large city of Austin. A Best Colleges rank of #36 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UT Austin is a great university overall.

There were about 152 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at UT Austin in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the chemistry degree program at The University of Texas at Austin earn $15,221 above the standard college graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.

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2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
108 Chemistry Degrees Awarded
9.3% Growth in Graduates

Texas A&M University - College Station is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in chemistry. Texas A&M College Station is a very large public university located in the midsize city of College Station. A Best Colleges rank of #44 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Texas A&M College Station is a great university overall.

There were about 108 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at Texas A&M College Station in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the chemistry degree program at Texas A&M University - College Station make $11,892 above the typical college graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.

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3
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
78 Chemistry Degrees Awarded
26.9% Growth in Graduates

Every student pursuing a degree in chemistry needs to take a look at University of Houston. UH is a very large public university located in the city of Houston. A Best Colleges rank of #211 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UH is a great university overall.

There were about 78 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at UH in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the chemistry program earn about $42,259 in the first couple years of their career.

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It's hard to beat Baylor University if you wish to pursue a degree in chemistry. Located in the medium-sized city of Waco, Baylor is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #123 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Baylor is a great university overall.

There were roughly 26 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at Baylor in the most recent year we have data available. After graduation, chemistry degree recipients generally earn about $39,868 at the beginning of their careers.

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5
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In TX
52 Chemistry Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #168 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Texas Tech is a great university overall.

There were approximately 52 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at Texas Tech in the most recent data year.

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6
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
24th Most Popular In TX

Texas A&M Kingsville is a medium-sized public university located in the town of Kingsville. This university ranks 76th out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were approximately 15 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at Texas A&M Kingsville in the most recent data year.

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7
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
54 Chemistry Degrees Awarded
$38,316 Median Starting Salary

UNT is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Denton. A Best Colleges rank of #280 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UNT is a great university overall.

There were about 54 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at UNT in the most recent data year. After graduation, chemistry degree recipients generally make about $38,316 in their early careers.

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8
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
35 Chemistry Degrees Awarded
$43,151 Median Starting Salary

UT Arlington is a very large public university located in the city of Arlington. This university ranks 15th out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were approximately 35 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at UT Arlington in the most recent data year. Chemistry degree recipients from The University of Texas at Arlington earn a boost of about $2,112 over the typical earnings of chemistry majors.

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9
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
44 Chemistry Degrees Awarded
$28,232 Median Starting Salary

UT Dallas is a very large public university located in the city of Richardson. A Best Colleges rank of #216 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UT Dallas is a great university overall.

There were about 44 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at UT Dallas in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, chemistry degree recipients typically make an average of $28,232 in their early careers.

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10
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
66 Chemistry Degrees Awarded
24.2% Growth in Graduates

UT Rio Grande Valley is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Edinburg. This university ranks 21st out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were approximately 66 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at UT Rio Grande Valley in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the chemistry program state that they receive average early career income of $31,631.

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Best Chemistry Colleges in the Southwest Region

Explore all the Best Chemistry Colleges in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Arizona 287 235
Oklahoma 257 228
New Mexico 219 67

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Chemistry is one of 8 different types of Physical Sciences programs to choose from.

Chemistry Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
General Chemistry 1,224
Forensic Chemistry 25
Organic Chemistry 3
Chemical Physics 2
Other Chemistry 2
Theoretical Chemistry 1

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Physics 736
Geological & Earth Sciences 675
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology 59
Astronomy & Astrophysics 45
General Physical Sciences 30
Materials Sciences 17

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