Best Chemistry Schools in Georgia

Georgia has 10 colleges offering Chemistry programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 251 recent graduates. Graduates in Georgia earn $33,074 on average within two years — 12% below the national average of $37,391. Lower cost of living or industry mix may explain the gap.

10
Schools in GA
$33,074
GA Avg. Earnings
$37,391
National Avg.
304
Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Chemistry in Georgia

Public Schools (8)
$34,792
avg. 2yr earnings
Private Schools (2)
$21,052
avg. 2yr earnings

Public schools in Georgia produce comparable or higher early earnings for Chemistry graduates, often at lower cost — making them strong value options.

Chemistry Schools in Georgia, Ranked by Earnings

#1
Emory University logo

Emory University

Atlanta, GA · Private

$21,052
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $20,784
Graduates: 32
Acceptance: 11.1%
#2
Georgia Southern University logo

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, GA · Public

$40,068
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $36,748
Graduates: 71
Acceptance: 89.6%
#3
Mercer University logo

Mercer University

Macon, GA · Private

N/A
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 66.5%
#4
University of North Georgia logo

University of North Georgia

Dahlonega, GA · Public

N/A
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 72.2%
#5
Kennesaw State University logo

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, GA · Public

$39,493
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $30,839
Graduates: 31
Acceptance: 69.2%
#6
University of West Georgia logo

University of West Georgia

Carrollton, GA · Public

$34,704
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $39,368
Graduates: 19
Acceptance: 49.4%
#7
Georgia State University logo

Georgia State University

Atlanta, GA · Public

$40,017
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $30,107
Graduates: 70
Acceptance: 62.3%
#8
Valdosta State University logo

Valdosta State University

Valdosta, GA · Public

$35,420
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 83.5%
#9
University of Georgia logo

University of Georgia

Athens, GA · Public

$27,488
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $32,284
Graduates: 28
Acceptance: 37.2%
#10
Augusta University logo

Augusta University

Augusta, GA · Public

$26,353
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 89.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Chemistry in Georgia?
Emory University ranks #1 for Chemistry in Georgia with median graduate earnings of $21,052 within two years of graduation. There are 10 schools offering Chemistry programs in the state.
How much do Chemistry graduates earn in Georgia?
Chemistry graduates in Georgia earn an average of $33,074 within two years of graduation. This is 12% below the national average of $37,391 for this major.
What is the hardest Chemistry school to get into in Georgia?
Emory University is the most selective Chemistry program in Georgia with an acceptance rate of 11.1%. The average acceptance rate across Chemistry programs in the state is 63.0%.
Should I attend a public or private school for Chemistry in Georgia?
In Georgia, private Chemistry programs produce average earnings of $21,052 vs $34,792 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 8 public and 2 private options in the state.

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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.