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21 Best Bachelor's Chemistry Universities in the United States

Harvard University leads the 21 Bachelor's Chemistry universities in the United States 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 29 courses to choose from.

21 universities · ranked best first

how we rank

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. Below them, universities follow their research output: Harvard University is cited most (146,463,495 citations).

Public, private and where they are

20 are public and 1 private (95% public). 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.

Inside the course list

The usual length is 4 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

What are the top universities for Bachelor's Chemistry in the United States?

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 Bachelor's Chemistry in the United States?

20 public and 1 private universities are on this list.

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

Most listed courses run 4 years.

When do Bachelor's 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 Bachelor's Chemistry online with a university in the United States?

1 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Bachelor's Chemistry courses in the United States?

University of Tennessee, Martin, with 4, ahead of University of Alabama at Birmingham (2).

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