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2023 Best Chemistry Doctor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

17 Colleges
$70,517 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Chemistry Doctor's Degree School for You

Out of all the majors we analyze each year, chemistry was ranked #51 in the country. In fact 21,239 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Chemistry Doctor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 17 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which doctor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for chemistry majors pursuing a doctor's degree.

Top 10 Best Chemistry Doctor's Degree Schools

Our analysis found University of Maryland - College Park to be the best school for chemistry students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the suburb of College Park, UMCP is a public school with a very large student population.

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#2

Cornell University

Ithaca, NY

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Cornell University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Cornell is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Ithaca.

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#3

Drexel University

Philadelphia, PA

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Drexel University is a great place for chemistry students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Drexel is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

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#4

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Johns Hopkins University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

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Out of the 17 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Delaware landed the # 5 spot on the list. UD is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Newark.

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#6

Temple University

Philadelphia, PA

Temple University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best doctor’s degree chemistry programs. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public school with a very large student population.

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#7

University of Rochester

Rochester, NY

University of Rochester did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for chemistry students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the city of Rochester, University of Rochester is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute ranked #8 on this year’s Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the city of Troy, RPI is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.

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With a ranking of #9, Rutgers University - New Brunswick did quite well on this year’s best schools for chemistry students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the small city of New Brunswick, Rutgers New Brunswick is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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#10

Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY

Syracuse University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Syracuse is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Syracuse.

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Best Chemistry Colleges by State

Explore the best chemistry colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.

State Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 988
New York 1,421
Maryland 339
New Jersey 405
District of Columbia 95
Delaware 72

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

Related Major Annual Graduates
Physics 13,674
Geological & Earth Sciences 7,821
General Physical Sciences 3,823
Astronomy & Astrophysics 1,375
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology 1,140

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 17 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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 the rest 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).

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