Best Chemistry Schools Near Marana, AZ (2026)

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

Marana, Arizona has 5 accredited schools offering chemistry programs. Marana has a population of about 54,487. Median household income is $108,256 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 47.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Tucson, AZ metro area, the top-earning chemistry-related role is Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists at a median $119,630 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Chemistry Schools to Marana

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

University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ 18.4 miles from Marana
  • 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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  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 250

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Chandler-Gilbert Community College

Chandler, AZ 70.0 miles from Marana
  • 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

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#3

Cochise County Community College District

Sierra Vista, AZ 80.4 miles from Marana
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
40.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,033
Avg net price $7,929/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 49

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Arizona State University Campus Immersion

Tempe, AZ 81.5 miles from Marana
  • 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

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#5

Arizona State University Digital Immersion

Scottsdale, AZ 83.9 miles from Marana
  • 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

#6

Phoenix College

Phoenix, AZ 90.2 miles from Marana
  • 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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#7

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, AZ 93.5 miles from Marana
  • 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

#8

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, AZ 192.3 miles from Marana
  • 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 Marana

Marana is part of the Tucson, AZ metro area (BLS area code 46060). 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 $81,730 AZ statewide $84,345
Biochemists and Biophysicists N/A AZ statewide –
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary $103,790 AZ statewide $107,110
Chemical Technicians $65,860 AZ statewide $67,967
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $119,630 Tucson, AZ $123,457
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $76,330 Tucson, AZ $78,772
Chemical Engineers N/A AZ statewide –
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $50,940 Tucson, AZ $52,570

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.

Marana at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 54,487 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $108,256 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 47.0% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 96.9 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited chemistry schools are near Marana, AZ?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering chemistry programs near Marana. The closest is University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ (18.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Arizona State University Digital Immersion (83.9 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying chemistry roles near Marana?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying chemistry-related roles near Marana are: Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists ($119,630), Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary ($103,790), Chemists ($81,730). 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 Oro Valley instead of Marana?

Oro Valley, AZ is 10.5 miles from Marana 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 Marana an affordable place to study chemistry?

Marana’s median household income of $108,256 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Marana 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 Marana

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

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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