Best Chemistry Schools in Virginia

Virginia has 8 colleges offering Chemistry programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 333 recent graduates. Graduates in Virginia earn $34,022 on average within two years — 9% below the national average of $37,391. Lower cost of living or industry mix may explain the gap.

8
Schools in VA
$34,022
VA Avg. Earnings
$37,391
National Avg.
304
Schools Nationally

Chemistry Schools in Virginia, Ranked by Earnings

#1
William & Mary logo

William & Mary

Williamsburg, VA · Public

$38,289
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $27,623
Graduates: 17
Acceptance: 32.7%
#2
George Mason University logo

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA · Public

$32,925
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $34,646
Graduates: 27
Acceptance: 88.8%
#3
James Madison University logo

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, VA · Public

N/A
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $28,747
Graduates: 22
Acceptance: 76.3%
#4
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University logo

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Blacksburg, VA · Public

$33,993
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $38,346
Graduates: 27
Acceptance: 57.0%
#5
University of Virginia-Main Campus logo

University of Virginia-Main Campus

Charlottesville, VA · Public

$32,925
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $28,682
Graduates: 56
Acceptance: 16.9%
#6
Virginia Commonwealth University logo

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, VA · Public

$32,772
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $31,701
Graduates: 148
Acceptance: 93.1%
#7
Christopher Newport University logo

Christopher Newport University

Newport News, VA · Public

$29,685
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $39,297
Graduates: 19
Acceptance: 88.0%
#8
Radford University logo

Radford University

Radford, VA · Public

$37,568
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $34,461
Graduates: 17
Acceptance: 90.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Chemistry in Virginia?
William & Mary ranks #1 for Chemistry in Virginia with median graduate earnings of $38,289 within two years of graduation. There are 8 schools offering Chemistry programs in the state.
How much do Chemistry graduates earn in Virginia?
Chemistry graduates in Virginia earn an average of $34,022 within two years of graduation. This is 9% below the national average of $37,391 for this major.
What is the hardest Chemistry school to get into in Virginia?
University of Virginia-Main Campus is the most selective Chemistry program in Virginia with an acceptance rate of 16.9%. The average acceptance rate across Chemistry programs in the state is 67.9%.

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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.