2023 Most Popular Chemistry Bachelor's Degree Schools in the New England Region
Finding the Best Chemistry Bachelor'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.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Chemistry Bachelor's Degree Schools in the New England Region ranking. This report analyzed 80 schools in the New England Region to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Chemistry program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region
Check out the chemistry bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the New England Region .
Top 15% Most Popular Chemistry Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our analysis found Harvard University to be the most popular school for chemistry students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the New England Region . Harvard is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cambridge.
Of the 47 students majoring in chemistry at Harvard, 64% are male and 36% are female.
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Out of the 80 schools in the New England Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Connecticut landed the # 2 spot on the list. UCONN is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Storrs.
Of the 44 students majoring in chemistry at UCONN, 55% are male and 45% are female.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, chemistry majors at UCONN accumulate an average of around $22,280 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $436.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Massachusetts Amherst is a great place for chemistry students working on their bachelor’s degree. UMass Amherst is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Amherst.
About 44% of the students majoring in chemistry at the school are women while 56% are male.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Northeastern University is a great place for chemistry students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Boston, Northeastern is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
Of the 32 students majoring in chemistry at Northeastern, 53% are male and 47% are female.
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Out of the 80 schools in the New England Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Boston University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Boston U is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Boston.
About 42% of the students majoring in chemistry at the school are women while 58% are male.
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College of the Holy Cross ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region list. Located in the city of Worcester, Holy Cross is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Of the 29 students majoring in chemistry at Holy Cross, 45% are male and 55% are female.
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Brandeis University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region ranking. Brandeis is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Waltham.
About 64% of the students majoring in chemistry at the school are women while 36% are male.
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Williams College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree chemistry programs. Located in the town of Williamstown, Williams is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Women make up 39% of the chemistry majors at the school.
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Southern Connecticut State University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region list. Located in the midsize city of New Haven, SCSU is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
About 56% of the students majoring in chemistry at the school are women while 44% are male.
On average, chemistry graduates from SCSU take out $23,149 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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Smith College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region list. Smith is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Northampton.
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Wellesley College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree chemistry programs. Located in the large suburb of Wellesley, Wellesley is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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University of Massachusetts - Lowell ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region list. UMass Lowell is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Lowell.
About 33% of the students majoring in chemistry at the school are women while 67% are male.
Chemistry majors at UMass Lowell take out an average of $25,394 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Chemistry Bachelor's Degree Schools in the New England Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Cambridge, MA |
| 13 | Boston College | Chestnut Hill, MA |
| 15 | Colby College | Waterville, ME |
| 15 | Bridgewater State University | Bridgewater, MA |
Best Chemistry Colleges by State
Explore the best chemistry colleges for a specific state in the New England region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 744 |
| Connecticut | 274 |
| New Hampshire | 52 |
| Maine | 59 |
| Rhode Island | 73 |
| Vermont | 39 |
Majors Related to Chemistry
Chemistry is one of 8 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Majors Related 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 25 schools only.
- 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.