Best Chemistry Schools Near Buckeye, AZ (2026)

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

Buckeye, Arizona has 5 accredited schools offering chemistry programs. Buckeye has a population of about 99,844. Median household income is $98,778 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area, the top-earning chemistry-related role is Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary at a median $110,100 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Chemistry Schools to Buckeye

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer chemistry programs near Buckeye, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Buckeye 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 Buckeye. 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

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, AZ 30.1 miles from Buckeye
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
33.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,186
Avg net price $22,472/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 108

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Phoenix College

Phoenix, AZ 32.2 miles from Buckeye
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
52.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 20%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,870
Avg net price $12,055/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 99

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Arizona State University Campus Immersion

Tempe, AZ 40.9 miles from Buckeye
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
76.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,668
Avg net price $14,967/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 305

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Arizona State University Digital Immersion

Scottsdale, AZ 41.5 miles from Buckeye
  • 4 year
  • Exclusively online
61.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,668
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 140

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Chandler-Gilbert Community College

Chandler, AZ 49.8 miles from Buckeye
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,111
Avg net price $12,726/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 84

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Arizona Western College

Yuma, AZ 118.9 miles from Buckeye
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,857
Avg net price $8,983/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 71

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ 128.5 miles from Buckeye
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
69.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,979
Avg net price $16,674/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 250

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, AZ 133.9 miles from Buckeye
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
60.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,384
Avg net price $14,158/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 176

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Chemistry Wages Near Buckeye

Buckeye is part of the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area (BLS area code 38060). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Arizona statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Chemists $78,060 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $75,566
Biochemists and Biophysicists N/A AZ statewide –
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary $110,100 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $106,583
Chemical Technicians $63,790 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $61,752
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $108,390 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $104,927
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $80,600 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $78,025
Chemical Engineers N/A AZ statewide –
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,570 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $57,667

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.

Buckeye at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 99,844 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $98,778 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 24.1% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 103.3 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited chemistry schools are near Buckeye, AZ?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering chemistry programs near Buckeye. The closest is Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, AZ (30.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Chandler-Gilbert Community College (49.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying chemistry roles near Buckeye?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying chemistry-related roles near Buckeye are: Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary ($110,100), Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists ($108,390), Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health ($80,600). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Arizona statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Avondale instead of Buckeye?

Avondale, AZ is 18.7 miles from Buckeye 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.

Is Buckeye an affordable place to study chemistry?

Buckeye’s median household income of $98,778 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Buckeye while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Arizona public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

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 Buckeye

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

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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