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Best Chemistry Schools in California
Top Chemistry programs in California ranked by national standing and graduate earnings -- updated 2026.
Programs listed: 23
Avg major earnings: $60,325
Top Chemistry Programs in California
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Earnings reflect graduates of this specific major.
| # | School | 4yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | UCLA #6 national | $59,720 |
| 2 | UC Berkeley #36 national | $64,496 |
| 3 | UC Davis #40 national | $66,311 |
| 4 | UC Irvine #47 national | $65,713 |
| 5 | UC Santa Barbara #48 national | $64,903 |
| 6 | UC San Diego #57 national | $60,796 |
| 7 | UC Santa Cruz #99 national | $52,368 |
| 8 | San Diego State University #123 national | $56,479 |
| 9 | California State University-Long Beach #125 national | $66,742 |
| 10 | University of California-Riverside #143 national | $45,718 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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