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2023 Best Chemistry Schools in New Jersey

9 Colleges
$41,712 Avg Salary
$25,636 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Chemistry School for You

Chemistry is the #49 most popular major in New Jersey with 405 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best 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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Chemistry Schools in New Jersey ranking. This report analyzed 9 schools in New Jersey to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Chemistry Schools in New Jersey

The colleges and universities below are the best for chemistry majors pursuing a .

Top New Jersey Schools in Chemistry

#1

Montclair State University

Montclair, NJ

Our analysis found Montclair State University to be the best school for chemistry students who want to pursue a degree in New Jersey. Located in the large suburb of Montclair, Montclair State is a public college with a very large student population.

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#2

Stockton University

Galloway, NJ

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Stockton University is a great place for chemistry students. Stockton State is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Galloway.

Full Chemistry at Stockton University Report

#3

Rowan University

Glassboro, NJ

The excellent programs at Rowan University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best chemistry schools in New Jersey. Rowan is a large public school located in the large suburb of Glassboro.

While working on their degree, chemistry majors at Rowan accumulate an average of around $26,000 in student debt.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Rutgers University - New Brunswick is a great place for chemistry students. Rutgers New Brunswick is a fairly large public school located in the city of New Brunswick.

On average, chemistry graduates from Rutgers New Brunswick take out $25,250 in student loans while working on their degree.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means William Paterson University of New Jersey is a great place for chemistry students. William Paterson University is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Wayne.

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Rutgers University - Newark did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for chemistry students. It came in at #6 on the list. Rutgers Newark is a large public school located in the large city of Newark.

While working on their degree, chemistry majors at Rutgers Newark accumulate an average of around $25,250 in student debt.

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#7

Monmouth University

West Long Branch, NJ

Monmouth University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best chemistry programs. Monmouth is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of West Long Branch.

The average amount in student loans that chemistry majors at Monmouth take out is $27,000.

Full Chemistry at Monmouth University Report

With a ranking of #8, Rutgers University - Camden did quite well on this year’s best schools for chemistry students. Rutgers Camden is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Camden.

After completing their degree, chemistry graduates from Rutgers Camden carry an average student debtload of $25,250.

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#9

Kean University

Union, NJ

Kean University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best chemistry programs. Located in the suburb of Union, Kean is a public school with a large student population.

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Best Chemistry Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

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

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

One of 8 majors within the area of study, chemistry has other similar majors worth exploring.

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 9 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.

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