Best Chemistry Schools in Tennessee

Tennessee has 7 colleges offering Chemistry programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 131 recent graduates. Graduates in Tennessee earn $31,955 on average within two years — 15% below the national average of $37,391. Lower cost of living or industry mix may explain the gap.

7
Schools in TN
$31,955
TN Avg. Earnings
$37,391
National Avg.
304
Schools Nationally

Chemistry Schools in Tennessee, Ranked by Earnings

#1
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville logo

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Knoxville, TN · Public

$27,668
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 46.0%
#2
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga logo

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga

Chattanooga, TN · Public

$33,993
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $26,316
Graduates: 26
Acceptance: 77.0%
#3
Tennessee Technological University logo

Tennessee Technological University

Cookeville, TN · Public

$28,212
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $28,122
Graduates: 32
Acceptance: 83.2%
#4
University of Memphis logo

University of Memphis

Memphis, TN · Public

$42,123
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $31,451
Graduates: 28
Acceptance: 93.4%
#5
Middle Tennessee State University logo

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, TN · Public

$35,420
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 68.0%
#6
East Tennessee State University logo

East Tennessee State University

Johnson City, TN · Public

$29,685
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $43,048
Graduates: 17
Acceptance: 87.1%
#7
Austin Peay State University logo

Austin Peay State University

Clarksville, TN · Public

$26,585
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $36,941
Graduates: 28
Acceptance: 96.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Chemistry in Tennessee?
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville ranks #1 for Chemistry in Tennessee with median graduate earnings of $27,668 within two years of graduation. There are 7 schools offering Chemistry programs in the state.
How much do Chemistry graduates earn in Tennessee?
Chemistry graduates in Tennessee earn an average of $31,955 within two years of graduation. This is 15% below the national average of $37,391 for this major.
What is the hardest Chemistry school to get into in Tennessee?
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is the most selective Chemistry program in Tennessee with an acceptance rate of 46.0%. The average acceptance rate across Chemistry programs in the state is 78.7%.

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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.