Best Chemistry Schools in North Carolina

North Carolina has 11 colleges offering Chemistry programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 431 recent graduates. Graduates earn $35,855 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $37,391.

Schools in NC

$35,855

NC Avg. Earnings

$37,391

National Avg.

304

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Chemistry in North Carolina

Public Schools (9)

$36,288

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (2)

$34,121

avg. 2yr earnings

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

Chemistry Schools in North Carolina, Ranked by Earnings

North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Raleigh, NC · Public

$33,993

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $44,209

Graduates: 33

Acceptance: 39.9%

East Carolina University

Greenville, NC · Public

$40,792

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $40,027

Graduates: 45

Acceptance: 90.1%

University of North Carolina Wilmington

Wilmington, NC · Public

$39,909

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $34,711

Graduates: 38

Acceptance: 74.0%

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, NC · Public

$30,228

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $32,313

Graduates: 139

Acceptance: 18.7%

University of North Carolina at Pembroke

Pembroke, NC · Public

$33,281

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $37,589

Graduates: 26

Acceptance: 92.4%

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, NC · Public

$42,682

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $40,731

Graduates: 34

Acceptance: 80.2%

University of North Carolina Asheville

Asheville, NC · Public

$31,133

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $24,923

Graduates: 27

Acceptance: 93.9%

Appalachian State University

Boone, NC · Public

$38,289

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $33,116

Graduates: 45

Acceptance: 88.6%

Western Carolina University

Cullowhee, NC · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $33,853

Graduates: 24

Acceptance: 86.7%

#10

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, NC · Private

$41,025

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $37,985

Graduates: 20

Acceptance: 21.6%

#11

Duke University

Durham, NC · Private

$27,216

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 6.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Chemistry in North Carolina?

North Carolina State University at Raleigh ranks #1 for Chemistry in North Carolina with median graduate earnings of $33,993 within two years of graduation. There are 11 schools offering Chemistry programs in the state.

How much do Chemistry graduates earn in North Carolina?

Chemistry graduates in North Carolina earn an average of $35,855 within two years of graduation. This is 4% below the national average of $37,391 for this major.

What is the hardest Chemistry school to get into in North Carolina?

Duke University is the most selective Chemistry program in North Carolina with an acceptance rate of 6.8%. The average acceptance rate across Chemistry programs in the state is 63.0%.

Should I attend a public or private school for Chemistry in North Carolina?

In North Carolina, private Chemistry programs produce average earnings of $34,121 vs $36,288 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 9 public and 2 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in North Carolina

Computer Engineering $79,319 Biomedical/Medical Engineering $65,539 Chemical Engineering $65,411 Computer Science $60,095 Construction Engineering Technologies $58,582 Civil Engineering $56,103 Computer Programming $55,943 Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other $50,726

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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.