Best Chemistry Schools Near Anniston, AL (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Anniston, Alabama has 5 accredited schools offering chemistry programs, with tuition ranging from $6,088 to $28,145 per year for indexed programs. Anniston has a population of about 21,127. In Alabama, the top-earning chemistry-related role is Chemical Engineers at a median $135,030 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Chemistry Schools to Anniston

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer chemistry programs near Anniston, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Anniston city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Anniston. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville, AL 10.8 miles from Anniston
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
47.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,235
Avg net price $14,279/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 54

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Talladega College

Talladega, AL 23.8 miles from Anniston
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
29.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 24%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,229
Avg net price $15,560/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, AL 57.9 miles from Anniston
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
58.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 88%
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,501
Avg net price $18,749/yr
Tuition
In‑state$9,098
Out‑of‑state$22,562
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 130

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Miles College

Fairfield, AL 64.4 miles from Anniston
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
32.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,627
Avg net price $14,271/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 56%
  • Programs offered: 21

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

University of Montevallo

Montevallo, AL 72.1 miles from Anniston
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
45.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,957
Avg net price $17,683/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Auburn University

Auburn, AL 76.4 miles from Anniston
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
76.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 46%
Graduation rate 81%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $65,337
Avg net price $24,323/yr
Tuition
In‑state$12,890
Out‑of‑state$34,922
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 151

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Tuskegee University

Tuskegee, AL 85.9 miles from Anniston
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 81%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,641
Avg net price $35,013/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Alabama in Huntsville

Huntsville, AL 86.8 miles from Anniston
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
65.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 69%
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,767
Avg net price $18,796/yr
Tuition
In‑state$12,132
Out‑of‑state$26,408
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 62

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Alabama schools on the Alabama chemistry page.

Chemistry Wages Near Anniston

Anniston is part of the Anniston-Oxford, AL metro area (BLS area code 11500). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Alabama statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Chemists $97,830 AL statewide $113,888
Biochemists and Biophysicists $48,510 AL statewide $56,473
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary $76,430 AL statewide $88,976
Chemical Technicians $58,150 AL statewide $67,695
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $68,490 AL statewide $79,732
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $72,490 AL statewide $84,389
Chemical Engineers $135,030 AL statewide $157,194
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,110 Anniston-Oxford, AL $73,469

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Anniston at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 85.9 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited chemistry schools are near Anniston, AL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering chemistry programs near Anniston. The closest is Jacksonville State University in Jacksonville, AL (10.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Alabama at Birmingham (57.9 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying chemistry roles near Anniston?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying chemistry-related roles near Anniston are: Chemical Engineers ($135,030), Chemists ($97,830), Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary ($76,430). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Alabama statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Oxford instead of Anniston?

Oxford, AL is 6.2 miles from Anniston and has its own set of local chemistry programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Anniston

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Anniston:

Data verified: September 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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