Best Chemistry Schools in West Virginia

West Virginia has 4 colleges offering Chemistry programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 57 recent graduates. Graduates earn $39,345 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $37,391.

School choice matters significantly: Potomac State College of West Virginia University graduates earn $43,314 while Marshall University graduates earn $27,439 — a $15,875 gap. Research each program's curriculum, employer connections, and career services before deciding.

Schools in WV

$39,345

WV Avg. Earnings

$37,391

National Avg.

304

Schools Nationally

Chemistry Schools in West Virginia, Ranked by Earnings

Potomac State College of West Virginia University

Keyser, WV ·

$43,314

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,079

Graduates: 19

Acceptance: N/A

West Virginia University Institute of Technology

Beckley, WV · Public

$43,314

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,079

Graduates: 19

Acceptance: 61.0%

West Virginia University

Morgantown, WV · Public

$43,314

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,079

Graduates: 19

Acceptance: 86.3%

Marshall University

Huntington, WV · Public

$27,439

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 96.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Chemistry in West Virginia?

Potomac State College of West Virginia University ranks #1 for Chemistry in West Virginia with median graduate earnings of $43,314 within two years of graduation. There are 4 schools offering Chemistry programs in the state.

How much do Chemistry graduates earn in West Virginia?

Chemistry graduates in West Virginia earn an average of $39,345 within two years of graduation. This is 5% above the national average of $37,391 for this major.

What is the hardest Chemistry school to get into in West Virginia?

West Virginia University Institute of Technology is the most selective Chemistry program in West Virginia with an acceptance rate of 61.0%. The average acceptance rate across Chemistry programs in the state is 81.2%.

Other Popular Majors in West Virginia

Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $67,995 Information Science/Studies $65,355 Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering $65,238 Chemical Engineering $62,012 Computer Engineering $60,061 Civil Engineering $58,092 Computer and Information Sciences, General $55,527 Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions $50,551

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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.