Chemistry · Tennessee

Chemistry colleges in Tennessee

CampusPin lists 46 U.S. colleges in Tennessee that offer Chemistry programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.

Chemistry studies matter and its transformations, preparing graduates for pharmaceutical, materials, energy, environmental, and biotech careers, plus medical and graduate school.

Schools in Tennessee that offer Chemistry

Chemistry programs in Tennessee: by the numbers

A quick comparison of the 46 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.

Schools listed

46

Public / private

14 / 32

Universities / 2-year

43 / 3

Cities represented

27

In-state tuition range

$4,542–$63,946

Median in-state tuition

$18,871

Lowest published in-state tuition

Northeast State Community College

$4,542

Most selective

Vanderbilt University

6% acceptance

Largest by enrollment

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

36,184 students

Figures reflect the schools currently listed and each institution's most recent reported data. Verify current tuition and admissions details with the school before applying.

What you'll study in a Chemistry program

  • General, organic, inorganic, analytical, and physical chemistry
  • Biochemistry
  • Spectroscopy and instrumental analysis
  • Quantum chemistry and thermodynamics
  • Lab techniques (synthesis, NMR, mass spec, chromatography)
  • Calculus, differential equations, physics
  • Senior research thesis

Where a Chemistry degree can lead

  • Pharmaceutical Researcher
  • Forensic Chemist
  • Materials Scientist
  • Environmental Chemist
  • PhD Chemist (academia or industry)
  • Pre-medicine pathway → MD/DO

Typical pay: $54,000–$78,000 early-career (BLS chemist median $84,150)

A Chemistry major covers general, organic, inorganic, analytical, and physical chemistry. Most BS programs require additional math (calculus, differential equations) and physics, plus extensive lab work. ACS-certified programs meet the American Chemical Society standard for graduate-school readiness. Common concentrations include Biochemistry, Materials, Environmental, and Forensic.

Chemistry graduates work in pharmaceutical R&D, materials science, energy, environmental analysis, forensic labs, and medical school. The major pairs naturally with Biology (for biochemistry and pre-med) or Physics (for materials).

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