Best Chemistry Schools in Colorado

Colorado has 7 colleges offering Chemistry programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 118 recent graduates. Graduates in Colorado earn $42,139 on average within two years — 13% above the national average of $37,391, making the state one of the stronger markets for this field.

Schools in CO

$42,139

CO Avg. Earnings

$37,391

National Avg.

304

Schools Nationally

Chemistry Schools in Colorado, Ranked by Earnings

Metropolitan State University of Denver

Denver, CO · Public

$45,852

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $38,565

Graduates: 36

Acceptance: 99.1%

Colorado State University-Fort Collins

Fort Collins, CO · Public

$42,682

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $37,838

Graduates: 17

Acceptance: 89.6%

University of Northern Colorado

Greeley, CO · Public

$46,087

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $39,934

Graduates: 32

Acceptance: 86.4%

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus

Denver, CO · Public

$47,260

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 77.8%

Fort Lewis College

Durango, CO · Public

$32,119

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $26,208

Graduates: 17

Acceptance: 93.2%

University of Colorado Boulder

Boulder, CO · Public

$42,682

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $46,181

Graduates: 16

Acceptance: 83.3%

Colorado School of Mines

Golden, CO · Public

$38,289

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 59.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Chemistry in Colorado?

Metropolitan State University of Denver ranks #1 for Chemistry in Colorado with median graduate earnings of $45,852 within two years of graduation. There are 7 schools offering Chemistry programs in the state.

How much do Chemistry graduates earn in Colorado?

Chemistry graduates in Colorado earn an average of $42,139 within two years of graduation. This is 13% above the national average of $37,391 for this major.

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

Colorado School of Mines is the most selective Chemistry program in Colorado with an acceptance rate of 59.7%. The average acceptance rate across Chemistry programs in the state is 84.2%.

Other Popular Majors in Colorado

Computer Engineering $75,455 Computer Science $72,386 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $70,659 Construction Engineering Technologies $67,506 Biomedical/Medical Engineering $66,821 Engineering Physics $64,231 Management Information Systems and Services $64,219 Computer and Information Sciences, General $62,023

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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.