2023 Most Popular 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 Most Popular Chemistry Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. This report analyzed 68 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones were the most popular master'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 Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Chemistry Master's Degree Colleges.
Top 10 Most Popular Chemistry Master's Degree Schools
Our analysis found University of North Carolina at Wilmington to be the most popular school for chemistry students who want to pursue a master’s degree in the Southeast Region . Located in the midsize city of Wilmington, UNCW is a public college with a large student population.
Of the 36 students majoring in chemistry at UNCW, 36% are male and 64% are female.
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The in-demand master’s degree programs at Florida State University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular chemistry schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Of the 33 students majoring in chemistry at Florida State, 55% are male and 45% are female.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Georgia State University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Georgia State is a fairly large public school located in the city of Atlanta.
About 65% of the students majoring in chemistry at the school are women while 35% are male.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Florida International University is a great place for chemistry students working on their master’s degree. Located in the suburb of Miami, FIU is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 48% of the chemistry majors at the school.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Memphis is a great place for chemistry students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of Memphis, UofM is a public school with a fairly large student population.
About 47% of the students majoring in chemistry at the school are women while 53% are male.
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University of Virginia - Main Campus came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the small suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public school with a very large student population.
About 29% of the students majoring in chemistry at the school are women while 71% are male.
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East Carolina University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree chemistry programs. Located in the small city of Greenville, ECU is a public school with a very large student population.
Women make up 43% of the chemistry majors at the school.
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The University of Alabama landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree chemistry programs. UA is a very large public school located in the small city of Tuscaloosa.
Of the 14 students majoring in chemistry at UA, 43% are male and 57% are female.
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. UNC Chapel Hill is a very large public school located in the small city of Chapel Hill.
Of the 13 students majoring in chemistry at UNC Chapel Hill, 46% are male and 54% are female.
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University of Kentucky did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for chemistry students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the city of Lexington, UK is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Of the 12 students majoring in chemistry at UK, 33% are male and 67% are female.
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Here are some additional popular schools for Chemistry students in the Southeast Region that almost earned our Most Popular Chemistry Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | University of Central Florida | Orlando, FL |
| 12 | The University of Tennessee - Knoxville | Knoxville, TN |
| 12 | Virginia Tech | Blacksburg, VA |
| 12 | Middle Tennessee State University | Murfreesboro, TN |
| 12 | University of North Carolina at Greensboro | Greensboro, NC |
Best Chemistry Colleges by State
Explore the best chemistry colleges for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| 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 |
Majors Related to Chemistry
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 32 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).
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