Best Chemistry Schools in Ohio

Ohio has 17 colleges offering Chemistry programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 337 recent graduates. Graduates earn $38,883 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $37,391.

School choice matters significantly: University of Cincinnati-Main Campus graduates earn $45,794 while Youngstown State University graduates earn $20,140 — a $25,654 gap. Research each program's curriculum, employer connections, and career services before deciding.

Schools in OH

$38,883

OH Avg. Earnings

$37,391

National Avg.

304

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Chemistry in Ohio

Public Schools (9)

$38,715

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (3)

$38,338

avg. 2yr earnings

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

Chemistry Schools in Ohio, Ranked by Earnings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

Cincinnati, OH · Public

$45,794

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $41,419

Graduates: 40

Acceptance: 87.7%

Ohio State University-Main Campus

Columbus, OH · Public

$40,467

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $40,658

Graduates: 43

Acceptance: 50.8%

Baldwin Wallace University

Berea, OH · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 76.8%

Kent State University at Kent

Kent, OH · Public

$38,289

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $37,520

Graduates: 38

Acceptance: 86.7%

Cleveland State University

Cleveland, OH · Public

$41,565

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $37,442

Graduates: 26

Acceptance: 95.5%

University of Akron Main Campus

Akron, OH · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 70.9%

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus

Bowling Green, OH · Public

$45,808

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $34,300

Graduates: 18

Acceptance: 80.6%

Wright State University-Main Campus

Dayton, OH · Public

$38,289

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 95.2%

Ohio University-Eastern Campus

Saint Clairsville, OH ·

$39,369

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $38,908

Graduates: 26

Acceptance: N/A

#10

Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus

Chillicothe, OH ·

$39,369

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $38,908

Graduates: 26

Acceptance: N/A

#11

Ohio University-Southern Campus

Ironton, OH ·

$39,369

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $38,908

Graduates: 26

Acceptance: N/A

#12

Ohio University-Lancaster Campus

Lancaster, OH ·

$39,369

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $38,908

Graduates: 26

Acceptance: N/A

#13

Ohio University-Main Campus

Athens, OH · Public

$39,369

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $38,908

Graduates: 26

Acceptance: 84.8%

#14

Ohio University-Zanesville Campus

Zanesville, OH ·

$39,369

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $38,908

Graduates: 26

Acceptance: N/A

#15

John Carroll University

University Heights, OH · Private

$42,682

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,165

Graduates: 16

Acceptance: 81.1%

#16

The College of Wooster

Wooster, OH · Private

Youngstown State University

Youngstown, OH · Public

$20,140

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 80.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Chemistry in Ohio?

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus ranks #1 for Chemistry in Ohio with median graduate earnings of $45,794 within two years of graduation. There are 17 schools offering Chemistry programs in the state.

How much do Chemistry graduates earn in Ohio?

Chemistry graduates in Ohio earn an average of $38,883 within two years of graduation. This is 4% above the national average of $37,391 for this major.

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

Ohio State University-Main Campus is the most selective Chemistry program in Ohio with an acceptance rate of 50.8%. The average acceptance rate across Chemistry programs in the state is 78.7%.

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

In Ohio, private Chemistry programs produce average earnings of $38,338 vs $38,715 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 9 public and 3 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.