2023 Best Chemistry Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Finding the Best Chemistry Master'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.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Chemistry Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 34 schools in the Southeast Region to see which master's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.
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2023 Best Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
The colleges and universities below are the best for chemistry majors pursuing a master's degree.
Top 10 Best Chemistry Master's Degree Schools
Our analysis found Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College to be the best school for chemistry students who want to pursue a master’s degree in the Southeast Region . Louisiana State University is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Baton Rouge.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Virginia Tech is a great place for chemistry students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public college with a very large student population.
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Out of the 34 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, North Carolina State University landed the # 3 spot on the list. NC State is a very large public school located in the city of Raleigh.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Virginia - Main Campus. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the small suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public school with a very large student population.
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Out of the 34 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the # 5 spot on the list. UNC Chapel Hill is a very large public school located in the city of Chapel Hill.
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East Carolina University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for chemistry students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the city of Greenville, ECU is a public college with a very large student population.
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University of North Carolina at Charlotte landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree chemistry programs. UNC Charlotte is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Charlotte.
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Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the large city of Atlanta, Georgia Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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East Tennessee State University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the small city of Johnson City, ETSU is a public college with a large student population.
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University of Georgia did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for chemistry students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the midsize city of Athens, UGA is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 670 |
| Virginia | 691 |
| North Carolina | 882 |
| Florida | 780 |
| Tennessee | 369 |
| Kentucky | 283 |
| South Carolina | 242 |
| Louisiana | 237 |
| Arkansas | 215 |
| Alabama | 326 |
| Mississippi | 219 |
| West Virginia | 129 |
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Chemistry Related Rankings by Major
Chemistry is one of 8 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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 25 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.