Best Chemistry Schools in New York

New York has 21 colleges offering Chemistry programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 444 recent graduates. Graduates in New York earn $34,427 on average within two years — 8% below the national average of $37,391. Lower cost of living or industry mix may explain the gap.

School choice matters significantly: New York University graduates earn $28,212 while CUNY Brooklyn College graduates earn $10,925 — a $17,287 gap. Research each program's curriculum, employer connections, and career services before deciding.

Schools in NY

$34,427

NY Avg. Earnings

$37,391

National Avg.

304

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Chemistry in New York

Public Schools (11)

$31,254

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (10)

$38,959

avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $7,705 more in early earnings on average, but typically cost more. Compare net price to determine which offers better ROI.

Chemistry Schools in New York, Ranked by Earnings

New York University

New York, NY · Private

$28,212

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $22,406

Graduates: 24

Acceptance: 9.4%

Cornell University

Ithaca, NY · Private

$26,353

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $37,662

Graduates: 33

Acceptance: 8.2%

Le Moyne College

Syracuse, NY · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 75.3%

SUNY College at Geneseo

Geneseo, NY · Public

$36,141

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $34,561

Graduates: 28

Acceptance: 63.5%

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, NY · Public

$42,235

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $42,072

Graduates: 47

Acceptance: 49.0%

University at Albany

Albany, NY · Public

$31,305

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $39,696

Graduates: 40

Acceptance: 69.9%

Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester, NY · Private

$42,682

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 71.4%

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, NY · Public

$35,274

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $33,477

Graduates: 40

Acceptance: 69.3%

Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $33,759

Graduates: 18

Acceptance: 41.7%

#10

SUNY Buffalo State University

Buffalo, NY · Public

CUNY Lehman College

Bronx, NY · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $33,219

Graduates: 27

Acceptance: 55.4%

#12

Binghamton University

Vestal, NY · Public

CUNY Hunter College

New York, NY · Public

$21,964

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $25,658

Graduates: 122

Acceptance: 54.0%

#14

St. John's University-New York

Queens, NY · Private

Hamilton College

Clinton, NY · Private

Clarkson University

Potsdam, NY · Private

St. John Fisher University

Rochester, NY · Private

SUNY Oneonta

Oneonta, NY · Public

Skidmore College

Saratoga Springs, NY · Private

$36,848

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $37,996

Graduates: 19

Acceptance: 22.9%

#20

CUNY City College

New York, NY · Public

$25,194

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $33,741

Graduates: 25

Acceptance: 58.1%

#21

CUNY Brooklyn College

Brooklyn, NY · Public

$10,925

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $16,916

Graduates: 21

Acceptance: 53.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Chemistry in New York?

New York University ranks #1 for Chemistry in New York with median graduate earnings of $28,212 within two years of graduation. There are 21 schools offering Chemistry programs in the state.

How much do Chemistry graduates earn in New York?

Chemistry graduates in New York earn an average of $34,427 within two years of graduation. This is 8% below the national average of $37,391 for this major.

What is the hardest Chemistry school to get into in New York?

Cornell University is the most selective Chemistry program in New York with an acceptance rate of 8.2%. The average acceptance rate across Chemistry programs in the state is 53.4%.

Should I attend a public or private school for Chemistry in New York?

In New York, private Chemistry programs produce average earnings of $38,959 vs $31,254 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 11 public and 10 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in New York

Marine Transportation $73,446 Computer Science $71,535 Computer Engineering $71,263 Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology $70,176 Industrial Engineering $69,459 Construction Management $67,560 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $66,924 Materials Engineering $66,884

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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.