Best Chemistry Schools in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania has 16 colleges offering Chemistry programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 492 recent graduates. Graduates in Pennsylvania earn $43,925 on average within two years — 17% above the national average of $37,391, making the state one of the stronger markets for this field.

Schools in PA

$43,925

PA Avg. Earnings

$37,391

National Avg.

304

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Chemistry in Pennsylvania

Public Schools (14)

$42,532

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (2)

$52,289

avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $9,757 more in early earnings on average, but typically cost more. Compare net price to determine which offers better ROI.

Chemistry Schools in Pennsylvania, Ranked by Earnings

Drexel University

Philadelphia, PA · Private

$47,260

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $44,664

Graduates: 21

Acceptance: 77.5%

Temple University

Philadelphia, PA · Public

$41,007

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $44,868

Graduates: 46

Acceptance: 82.9%

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

East Stroudsburg, PA · Public

$50,856

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $48,937

Graduates: 27

Acceptance: 92.9%

University of Pittsburgh-Bradford

Bradford, PA · Public

$37,424

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $38,451

Graduates: 80

Acceptance: 90.8%

University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg

Greensburg, PA · Public

$37,424

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $38,451

Graduates: 80

Acceptance: 97.9%

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown

Johnstown, PA · Public

$37,424

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $38,451

Graduates: 80

Acceptance: 95.9%

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Pittsburgh, PA · Public

$37,424

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $38,451

Graduates: 80

Acceptance: 49.7%

Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Millersville, PA · Public

$38,559

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $43,013

Graduates: 24

Acceptance: 89.4%

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College

Erie, PA · Public

$47,260

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $40,776

Graduates: 27

Acceptance: 95.7%

#10

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

University Park, PA · Public

$47,260

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $40,776

Graduates: 27

Acceptance: 54.2%

#11

Pennsylvania Western University

California, PA · Public

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

Bloomsburg, PA · Public

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, PA · Private

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Kutztown, PA · Public

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

West Chester, PA · Public

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

Indiana, PA · Public

$38,289

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 91.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Chemistry in Pennsylvania?

Drexel University ranks #1 for Chemistry in Pennsylvania with median graduate earnings of $47,260 within two years of graduation. There are 16 schools offering Chemistry programs in the state.

How much do Chemistry graduates earn in Pennsylvania?

Chemistry graduates in Pennsylvania earn an average of $43,925 within two years of graduation. This is 17% above the national average of $37,391 for this major.

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

Carnegie Mellon University is the most selective Chemistry program in Pennsylvania with an acceptance rate of 11.4%. The average acceptance rate across Chemistry programs in the state is 80.8%.

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

In Pennsylvania, private Chemistry programs produce average earnings of $52,289 vs $42,532 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 14 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.