Top 10 schools for Chemistry in the US

By Vidhya

Are you an international student interested in studying in science in the United States? You might want to consider studying chemistry in the US. Chemistry is considered as the "central science", where there are major advances being made in areas of medicine, nanotechnology and the environment. A firm understanding of chemistry is necessary for the full understanding most of the other areas of science.

 

Chemistry joins together other sciences and the knowledge of nature of chemicals and chemical processes provides valuable insight into a variety of physical and biological phenomena. Understanding chemistry provides the basis for understanding the world we live in.

While choosing between colleges for a programme in chemistry, you might have to consider factors like your field of study, research opportunities and your future plans. The quality of the chemistry department at your school will not only affect your college experience but also will have a huge impact on your future career.

Read further to know the best chemistry schools in the US:

California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA

California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA

California Institute of Technology (Cal Tech)
Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Rank #1

Specialties

  • Biochemistry
  • Inorganic
  • Organic
  • Physical
  • Theoretical
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA

    Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA

    Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Department of Chemistry
    Rank #1

    Specialties

    • Biochemistry
    • Inorganic
    • Organic
    • Physical
    • Theoretical
    • University of California—Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
       

      University of California—Berkeley, Berkeley, CA

      University of California - Berkeley
      College of Chemistry
      Rank #1

      Specialties

      • Biochemistry
      • Inorganic
      • Organic
      • Physical
      • Theoretical
      • Harvard University, Cambridge, MA

        Harvard University, Cambridge, MA

        Harvard University
        Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology
        Rank #4

        Specialties

        • Biochemistry
        • Inorganic
        • Organic
        • Physical
        • Theoretical
        •  

          Stanford University, Stanford, CA

          Stanford University, Stanford, CA

          Stanford University
          Department of Chemistry
          Rank #4

          Specialties

          • Biochemistry
          • Inorganic
          • Organic
          • Physical
          • Theoretical
          • University of Illinois—Urbana- Champaign, Urbana, IL

            University of Illinois—Urbana- Champaign, Urbana, IL

            University of Illinois--Urbana-Champaign
            Department of Chemistry
            Rank #6

            Specialties

            • Analytical
            • Inorganic
            • Organic
            • Physical
            • Theoretical
            •  

              Northwestern University, Evanston, IL

              Northwestern University, Evanston, IL

              Northwestern University
              Department of Chemistry
              Rank #7

              Specialties

              • Inorganic
              • Physical
              • Theoretical
              •  

                Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, CA

                Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, CA

                Scripps Research Institute
                Kellogg School of Science and Technology
                Rank #7

                Specialties

                • Biochemistry
                • Organic
                • University of Wisconsin—Madison, Madison, WI

                  University of Wisconsin—Madison, Madison, WI

                  University of Wisconsin--Madison
                  Department of Chemistry
                  Rank #9

                  Specialties

                  • Analytical
                  • Inorganic
                  • Organic
                  • Physical
                  • Theoretical
                  • Columbia University, New York, NY

                    Columbia University, New York, NY

                    Columbia University
                    Department of Chemistry
                    Rank #10

                    Specialties

                    • Organic
                    • Physical
                    • Theoretical

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