Best Chemistry Schools in Texas

Texas has 15 colleges offering Chemistry programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 386 recent graduates. Graduates in Texas earn $41,481 on average within two years — 11% above the national average of $37,391, making the state one of the stronger markets for this field.

Schools in TX

$41,481

TX Avg. Earnings

$37,391

National Avg.

304

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Chemistry in Texas

Public Schools (14)

$41,748

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (1)

$38,289

avg. 2yr earnings

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

Chemistry Schools in Texas, Ranked by Earnings

The University of Texas at Austin

Austin, TX · Public

$39,639

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $40,785

Graduates: 104

Acceptance: 29.1%

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX · Public

$27,669

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 70.9%

Texas A&M University-College Station

College Station, TX · Public

$44,021

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $42,508

Graduates: 37

Acceptance: 63.2%

University of Houston

Houston, TX · Public

$51,106

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $42,259

Graduates: 34

Acceptance: 69.5%

Baylor University

Waco, TX · Private

$38,289

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $39,868

Graduates: 18

Acceptance: 51.0%

The University of Texas at Arlington

Arlington, TX · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $43,151

Graduates: 16

Acceptance: 81.3%

The University of Texas at Dallas

Richardson, TX · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,232

Graduates: 16

Acceptance: 65.5%

University of North Texas

Denton, TX · Public

$32,213

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $38,316

Graduates: 25

Acceptance: 72.5%

Texas State University

San Marcos, TX · Public

The University of Texas at San Antonio

San Antonio, TX · Public

$40,089

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $33,113

Graduates: 33

Acceptance: 88.5%

#11

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, TX · Public

$42,682

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $34,123

Graduates: 33

Acceptance: 85.4%

#12

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Edinburg, TX · Public

$43,798

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,631

Graduates: 34

Acceptance: 84.8%

#13

Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi, TX · Public

University of Houston-Downtown

Houston, TX · Public

$44,170

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $42,314

Graduates: 20

Acceptance: 90.6%

#15

Texas Southern University

Houston, TX · Public

$32,569

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $23,161

Graduates: 16

Acceptance: 93.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Chemistry in Texas?

The University of Texas at Austin ranks #1 for Chemistry in Texas with median graduate earnings of $39,639 within two years of graduation. There are 15 schools offering Chemistry programs in the state.

How much do Chemistry graduates earn in Texas?

Chemistry graduates in Texas earn an average of $41,481 within two years of graduation. This is 11% above the national average of $37,391 for this major.

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

The University of Texas at Austin is the most selective Chemistry program in Texas with an acceptance rate of 29.1%. The average acceptance rate across Chemistry programs in the state is 75.0%.

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

In Texas, private Chemistry programs produce average earnings of $38,289 vs $41,748 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 14 public and 1 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Texas

Chemical Engineering $70,069 Architectural Engineering $69,338 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $68,562 Construction Engineering $68,139 Computer Engineering $65,273 Industrial Engineering $64,917 Computer Science $64,839 Construction Engineering Technologies $63,237

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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.