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6 Best Public Chemical Engineering Universities in the United States

Of the 6 Public Chemical Engineering universities in the United States, Colorado School of Mines ranks highest at #501 in the QS World University Rankings 2025. Next come The University of Alabama (#216 in United States) and San Jose State University (#388 in United States). The universities on this list offer 7 matching courses between them.

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how we rank

How these universities are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — Colorado School of Mines at #501 — so it heads the list. The rest are ordered by research impact. The University of Alabama has the largest research record in this group, with 4,499,241 citations and an h-index of 584.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 6 public to 0 private institutions.

What the courses look like

By level: 6 bachelor's and 1 master's. The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). University of New Haven offers the widest choice, with 2 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Public Chemical Engineering in the United States?

Colorado School of Mines (QS World #501), The University of Alabama (#216 in United States) and San Jose State University (#388 in United States) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Public Chemical Engineering in the United States?

6 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public Chemical Engineering course take in the United States?

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

When do Public Chemical Engineering 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.

Which university has the most Public Chemical Engineering courses in the United States?

University of New Haven, with 2, ahead of Colorado School of Mines (1).

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