Best Chemistry Schools in Alabama

Alabama has 4 colleges offering Chemistry programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 65 recent graduates. Graduates in Alabama earn $31,853 on average within two years — 15% below the national average of $37,391. Lower cost of living or industry mix may explain the gap.

School choice matters significantly: University of North Alabama graduates earn $47,260 while Jacksonville State University graduates earn $21,508 — a $25,752 gap. Research each program's curriculum, employer connections, and career services before deciding.

Schools in AL

$31,853

AL Avg. Earnings

$37,391

National Avg.

304

Schools Nationally

Chemistry Schools in Alabama, Ranked by Earnings

University of North Alabama

Florence, AL · Public

$47,260

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $49,373

Graduates: 23

Acceptance: 96.5%

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, AL · Public

$29,685

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $22,839

Graduates: 24

Acceptance: 88.4%

Alabama State University

Montgomery, AL · Public

$28,960

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $30,012

Graduates: 18

Acceptance: 95.6%

Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville, AL · Public

$21,508

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 76.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Chemistry in Alabama?

University of North Alabama ranks #1 for Chemistry in Alabama with median graduate earnings of $47,260 within two years of graduation. There are 4 schools offering Chemistry programs in the state.

How much do Chemistry graduates earn in Alabama?

Chemistry graduates in Alabama earn an average of $31,853 within two years of graduation. This is 15% below the national average of $37,391 for this major.

What is the hardest Chemistry school to get into in Alabama?

Jacksonville State University is the most selective Chemistry program in Alabama with an acceptance rate of 76.2%. The average acceptance rate across Chemistry programs in the state is 89.2%.

Other Popular Majors in Alabama

Chemical Engineering $67,727 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $67,439 Computer Engineering $62,779 Industrial Engineering $60,359 Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering $58,359 Civil Engineering $56,631 Computer and Information Sciences, General $56,387 Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management $49,644

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.