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2024 Best Chemistry Schools in Ohio

10 Colleges in Ohio
869 Chemistry Degrees Awarded
$44,396 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.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 10 schools in Ohio to determine which ones were the best for chemistry students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 869 degrees in chemistry to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Chemistry School

Best Chemistry Schools in Ohio 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

When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Chemistry Schools in Ohio list to help you make the college 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 Ohio

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 Ohio Schools in Chemistry

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
124 Chemistry Degrees Awarded
14.5% Growth in Graduates

Every student pursuing a degree in chemistry has to take a look at Ohio State University - Main Campus. Located in the large city of Columbus, Ohio State is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #69 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Ohio State is a great university overall.

There were approximately 124 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at Ohio State in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the chemistry program at Ohio State University - Main Campus earn $18,655 more than the typical college graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.

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2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
145 Chemistry Degrees Awarded
23.4% Growth in Graduates

Ohio University - Athens Campus is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a degree in chemistry. Located in the town of Athens, OHIO Athens is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #239 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means OHIO Athens is a great university overall.

There were approximately 145 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at OHIO Athens in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the chemistry program report average early career income of $38,908.

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3
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
76 Chemistry Degrees Awarded
26.3% Growth in Graduates

University of Cincinnati - Main Campus is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in chemistry. Located in the city of Cincinnati, UC is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #166 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UC is a great university overall.

There were approximately 76 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at UC in the most recent year we have data available. Chemistry degree recipients from University of Cincinnati - Main Campus receive an earnings boost of approximately $8,124 over the typical income of chemistry majors.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
50 Chemistry Degrees Awarded
$37,520 Median Starting Salary

Kent State University at Kent is a good decision for students interested in a degree in chemistry. Located in the large suburb of Kent, Kent State is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #388 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Kent State is a great university overall.

There were approximately 50 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at Kent State in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the chemistry program report average early career wages of $37,520.

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5
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
8th Most Popular In OH
35 Chemistry Degrees Awarded

Located in the town of Oxford, Miami University - Oxford is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #116 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Miami University - Oxford is a great university overall.

There were roughly 35 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at Miami University - Oxford in the most recent year we have data available.

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6
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
65 Chemistry Degrees Awarded
30.8% Growth in Graduates

Located in the town of Bowling Green, BGSU is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 23rd out of 96 colleges for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were approximately 65 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at BGSU in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the chemistry program state that they receive average early career earnings of $34,300.

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John Carroll crest
John Carroll University
University Heights, OH
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$31,165 Median Starting Salary
$26,770 Median Student Debt

John Carroll is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of University Heights. This university ranks 18th out of 96 colleges for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were approximately 19 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at John Carroll in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the chemistry program earn an average of $31,165 in the first couple years of working.

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8
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
39 Chemistry Degrees Awarded
$60,929 Median Starting Salary

Located in the medium-sized city of Akron, University of Akron Main Campus is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 27th out of 96 colleges for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were about 39 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at University of Akron Main Campus in the most recent data year. Those chemistry students who get their degree from University of Akron Main Campus earn $16,533 more than the standard chemistry student.

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Cleveland State University is a large public university located in the city of Cleveland. This university ranks 34th out of 96 schools for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were roughly 26 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at Cleveland State University in the most recent year we have data available. After graduating, chemistry degree recipients generally earn an average of $37,442 at the beginning of their careers.

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10
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
11th Most Popular In OH

Located in the suburb of Dayton, Wright State University - Main Campus is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 36th out of 96 schools for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were approximately 14 chemistry students who graduated with this degree at Wright State University - Main Campus in the most recent data year.

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Best Chemistry Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

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

StateCollegesDegrees Awarded
Michigan322563
Illinois304922
Indiana294533
Wisconsin273406

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

Chemistry Focus Areas

MajorAnnual Graduates
General Chemistry750
Forensic Chemistry46
Other Chemistry38
Polymer Chemistry19
Theoretical Chemistry9
Chemical Physics6
Analytical Chemistry1

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Related MajorAnnual Graduates
Physics395
Geological & Earth Sciences344
Astronomy & Astrophysics60
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology19
Materials Sciences10
General Physical Sciences8
Other Physical Science3

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