2023 Best Chemistry Schools in Tennessee
Finding the Best Chemistry School for You
With 369 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, chemistry is the #45 most popular major in Tennessee.
Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Chemistry Schools in Tennessee ranking. This report analyzed 7 schools in Tennessee to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best Chemistry Schools in Tennessee
The following schools top our list of the Best Chemistry Colleges.
Top Tennessee Schools in Chemistry
Our analysis found East Tennessee State University to be the best school for chemistry students who want to pursue a degree in Tennessee. Located in the city of Johnson City, ETSU is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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The excellent programs at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best chemistry schools in Tennessee. UT Knoxville is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Knoxville.
On average, chemistry graduates from UT Knoxville take out $18,421 in student loans while working on their degree.
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The excellent programs at Tennessee Technological University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best chemistry schools in Tennessee. Tennessee Tech University is a medium-sized public school located in the remote town of Cookeville.
After completing their degree, chemistry graduates from Tennessee Tech University carry an average student debtload of $19,100.
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Out of the 7 schools in Tennessee that were part of this year’s ranking, Middle Tennessee State University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Middle Tennessee State University is a fairly large public school located in the city of Murfreesboro.
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Out of the 7 schools in Tennessee that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Memphis landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Memphis, UofM is a public school with a fairly large student population.
While working on their degree, chemistry majors at UofM accumulate an average of around $20,958 in student debt.
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The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best chemistry programs. UT Chattanooga is a fairly large public school located in the city of Chattanooga.
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Austin Peay State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Chemistry Schools in Tennessee ranking. Austin Peay State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Clarksville.
The average amount in student loans that chemistry majors at Austin Peay State University take out is $23,181.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 670 |
| Virginia | 691 |
| North Carolina | 882 |
| Florida | 780 |
| 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.
Majors Similar to Chemistry
| 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 7 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.