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2027 Best Chemistry Schools in the The Plains States Region

34 Colleges in the United States
1,066 Chemistry Degrees Awarded
$51,392 Avg Early-Career Salary

Chemistry is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 34 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best chemistry schools.

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Best Schools for Chemistry in the The Plains States Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall chemistry education in the The Plains States Region.

Top Schools in Chemistry

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No school ranked higher than Washington University In St Louis this year for chemistry. Set in the suburb of St. Louis, Washington University In St Louis is a large private not-for-profit institution. Washington University In St Louis graduates 94% of students within six years. About 73 chemistry degrees were awarded at Washington University In St Louis in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, chemistry degree recipients from Washington University In St Louis generally make around $68,303. Students borrow a median of $17,360 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in chemistry from Washington University In St Louis

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University Of St Thomas Minnesota is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in chemistry, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Saint Paul, University Of St Thomas Minnesota is a large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 77% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 11 chemistry degrees were awarded at University Of St Thomas Minnesota in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, chemistry degree recipients from University Of St Thomas Minnesota generally make around $65,183. Students borrow a median of $23,923 to complete this degree. Get the full chemistry details for University Of St Thomas Minnesota

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Saint Louis University Main Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in chemistry, ranking #3. Saint Louis University Main Campus is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Louis. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. About 18 chemistry degrees were awarded at Saint Louis University Main Campus in the most recent year. Graduates of the chemistry program make about $65,599 in their early career. Saint Louis University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $26,586 in student loans. Read more about the chemistry program at Saint Louis University Main Campus

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Drake University
Des Moines, IA

Drake University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best chemistry schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Des Moines. The six-year graduation rate is 73%. There were roughly 11 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at Drake University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their chemistry degree from Drake University earn around $56,228 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,273 to complete this degree. Get the full chemistry details for Drake University

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Grinnell College
Grinnell, IA

Grinnell College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in chemistry, ranking #5. Grinnell College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Grinnell. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. Grinnell College awarded about 12 chemistry degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their chemistry degree from Grinnell College earn around $38,888 in the first couple years of their career. Grinnell College graduates carry a median of $17,154 in student loans. See the full chemistry program report for Grinnell College

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University Of Minnesota Twin Cities came in at #6 for chemistry this year. Set in the city of Minneapolis, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. There were roughly 139 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at University Of Minnesota Twin Cities in the most recent data year. Chemistry graduates of University Of Minnesota Twin Cities earn a median of $47,451 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,158. Read more about the chemistry program at University Of Minnesota Twin Cities

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Carleton College
Northfield, MN

Carleton College earned the #7 position for chemistry this year. Located in the town of Northfield, Carleton College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Carleton College graduates 90% of students within six years. About 40 chemistry degrees were awarded at Carleton College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, chemistry degree recipients from Carleton College generally make around $45,096. Carleton College graduates carry a median of $17,000 in student loans. Read more about the chemistry program at Carleton College

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Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN

Macalester College ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best chemistry schools. Macalester College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Paul. Macalester College graduates 87% of students within six years. Macalester College awarded about 21 chemistry degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their chemistry degree from Macalester College earn around $42,517 in the first couple years of their career. Macalester College graduates carry a median of $22,147 in student loans. See the full chemistry program report for Macalester College

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Luther College
Decorah, IA

Luther College landed the #9 spot for chemistry this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Decorah. Luther College graduates 71% of students within six years. About 12 chemistry degrees were awarded at Luther College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, chemistry degree recipients from Luther College generally make around $42,426. Students borrow a median of $26,967 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in chemistry from Luther College

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Kansas State University landed the #10 spot for chemistry this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Manhattan. Kansas State University graduates 71% of students within six years. Kansas State University awarded about 22 chemistry degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the chemistry program make about $51,543 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $14,138 to complete this degree. See the full chemistry program report for Kansas State University

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The College Of Saint Scholastica came in at #11 for chemistry this year. Located in the city of Duluth, The College Of Saint Scholastica is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 10 chemistry degrees were awarded at The College Of Saint Scholastica in the most recent year. Students who receive their chemistry degree from The College Of Saint Scholastica earn around $60,431 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,755 to complete this degree. Read more about the chemistry program at The College Of Saint Scholastica

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University Of Nebraska At Omaha came in at #12 for chemistry this year. Located in the city of Omaha, University Of Nebraska At Omaha is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 49%. About 14 chemistry degrees were awarded at University Of Nebraska At Omaha in the most recent year. Students who receive their chemistry degree from University Of Nebraska At Omaha earn around $48,906 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Nebraska At Omaha graduates carry a median of $21,783 in student loans. See the full chemistry program report for University Of Nebraska At Omaha

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University Of Minnesota Duluth placed #13 among the best chemistry schools. Located in the city of Duluth, University Of Minnesota Duluth is a moderately-sized public university. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. About 43 chemistry degrees were awarded at University Of Minnesota Duluth in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, chemistry degree recipients from University Of Minnesota Duluth generally make around $44,674. Typical student debt for the program is $22,500. See the full chemistry program report for University Of Minnesota Duluth

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St Olaf College
Northfield, MN

St Olaf College ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best chemistry schools. Set in the town of Northfield, St Olaf College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. St Olaf College awarded about 42 chemistry degrees in the most recent data year. Chemistry graduates of St Olaf College earn a median of $44,020 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,988. More information about a degree in chemistry from St Olaf College

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University Of Nebraska At Kearney placed #15 among the best chemistry schools. University Of Nebraska At Kearney is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Kearney. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 12 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at University Of Nebraska At Kearney in the most recent data year. Students who receive their chemistry degree from University Of Nebraska At Kearney earn around $46,744 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,173 to complete this degree. Get the full chemistry details for University Of Nebraska At Kearney

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North Dakota State University Main Campus placed #16 among the best chemistry schools. Located in the city of Fargo, North Dakota State University Main Campus is a large public university. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 21 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at North Dakota State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Graduates of the chemistry program make about $54,076 in their early career. North Dakota State University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $25,153 in student loans. Get the full chemistry details for North Dakota State University Main Campus

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Missouri University Of Science And Technology ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best chemistry schools. Located in the town of Rolla, Missouri University Of Science And Technology is a moderately-sized public university. Missouri University Of Science And Technology graduates 64% of students within six years. About 21 chemistry degrees were awarded at Missouri University Of Science And Technology in the most recent year. Students who receive their chemistry degree from Missouri University Of Science And Technology earn around $74,532 in the first couple years of their career. Missouri University Of Science And Technology graduates carry a median of $25,187 in student loans. Read more about the chemistry program at Missouri University Of Science And Technology

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Wayne State College ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best chemistry schools. Set in the town of Wayne, Wayne State College is a moderately-sized public institution. Wayne State College graduates 52% of students within six years. About 17 chemistry degrees were awarded at Wayne State College in the most recent year. Students who receive their chemistry degree from Wayne State College earn around $46,646 in the first couple years of their career. Wayne State College graduates carry a median of $22,974 in student loans. See the full chemistry program report for Wayne State College

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University Of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

University Of Kansas landed the #19 spot for chemistry this year. Set in the city of Lawrence, University Of Kansas is a very large public institution. University Of Kansas graduates 69% of students within six years. About 45 chemistry degrees were awarded at University Of Kansas in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, chemistry degree recipients from University Of Kansas generally make around $56,289. Students borrow a median of $23,608 to complete this degree. Get the full chemistry details for University Of Kansas

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University Of Missouri Columbia landed the #20 spot for chemistry this year. Set in the city of Columbia, University Of Missouri Columbia is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. About 53 chemistry degrees were awarded at University Of Missouri Columbia in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, chemistry degree recipients from University Of Missouri Columbia generally make around $45,279. University Of Missouri Columbia graduates carry a median of $20,500 in student loans. More information about a degree in chemistry from University Of Missouri Columbia

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University Of Nebraska Lincoln came in at #21 for chemistry this year. University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a very large public school located in the city of Lincoln. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. University Of Nebraska Lincoln awarded about 36 chemistry degrees in the most recent data year. Chemistry graduates of University Of Nebraska Lincoln earn a median of $49,755 early in their careers. University Of Nebraska Lincoln graduates carry a median of $22,386 in student loans. More information about a degree in chemistry from University Of Nebraska Lincoln

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University Of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

University Of Iowa earned the #22 position for chemistry this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Iowa City. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Iowa awarded about 73 chemistry degrees in the most recent data year. Chemistry graduates of University Of Iowa earn a median of $44,847 early in their careers. University Of Iowa graduates carry a median of $25,956 in student loans. More information about a degree in chemistry from University Of Iowa

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Pittsburg State University earned the #23 position for chemistry this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Pittsburg. Pittsburg State University graduates 51% of students within six years. There were roughly 30 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at Pittsburg State University in the most recent data year. Chemistry graduates of Pittsburg State University earn a median of $50,003 early in their careers. Pittsburg State University graduates carry a median of $22,669 in student loans. Read more about the chemistry program at Pittsburg State University

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Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO

Lindenwood University placed #24 among the best chemistry schools. Located in the city of Saint Charles, Lindenwood University is a large private not-for-profit university. About 49% of students finish within six years. Lindenwood University awarded about 23 chemistry degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the chemistry program make about $48,197 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $28,663. Read more about the chemistry program at Lindenwood University

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Iowa State University earned the #25 position for chemistry this year. Set in the city of Ames, Iowa State University is a very large public institution. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 62 chemistry degrees were awarded at Iowa State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, chemistry degree recipients from Iowa State University generally make around $57,326. Typical student debt for the program is $23,250. See the full chemistry program report for Iowa State University

Rest of the Top 34 Chemistry Schools

These schools also placed among the best for chemistry this year:

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 34 schools evaluated.

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