25 Best Chemistry Universities in the United States

Of the 25 Chemistry universities in the United States, Harvard University ranks highest at #5 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come University of California, Los Angeles (QS World #40) and University of Alaska - Fairbanks (QS World #467). Across the whole list there are 34 courses to choose from.

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#1,261 in United States · by research impact

17,193 citations · h-index 59

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Chemistry at other levels

Bachelor's Chemistry

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Environmental Science Geology Mathematics Physics

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Public Chemistry universities

How these universities are ranked

3 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #5 (Harvard University) to #467 (University of Alaska - Fairbanks); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. Harvard University has the largest research record in this group, with 146,463,495 citations and an h-index of 2,807.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 24 public to 1 private institutions. By location, Massachusetts (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is Harvard University, founded in 1636. Harvard University is the largest, with 21,000 students.

What the courses look like

By level: 29 bachelor's and 3 master's. The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 97% are full-time and 1 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). University of Tennessee, Martin offers the widest choice, with 4 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in the United States for Chemistry?

Harvard University (QS World #5), University of California, Los Angeles (QS World #40) and University of Alaska - Fairbanks (QS World #467) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Chemistry in the United States?

24 public and 1 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Chemistry course take in the United States?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 1–2 years the next most common.

When do Chemistry courses start in the United States?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Chemistry online with a university in the United States?

1 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Chemistry courses in the United States?

University of Tennessee, Martin, with 4, ahead of University of Alaska - Fairbanks (2).

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