Best Chemistry Schools Near Madera, CA (2026)

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

Madera, California has 5 accredited schools offering chemistry programs, with tuition ranging from $7,350 to $20,095 per year for indexed programs. Madera has a population of about 67,133. Median household income is $63,619 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 10.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In California, the top-earning chemistry-related role is Biochemists and Biophysicists at a median $139,580 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Chemistry Schools to Madera

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

Fresno City College

Fresno, CA 20.7 miles from Madera
  • 4 year
41.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,361
Avg net price $8,069/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 95

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

California State University-Fresno

Fresno, CA 21.3 miles from Madera
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
78.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 95%
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,244
Avg net price $7,000/yr
Tuition
In‑state$7,350
Out‑of‑state$19,950
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 96

Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

University of California-Merced

Merced, CA 33.7 miles from Madera
  • 4 year
70.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $64,368
Avg net price $11,983/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

California State University-Stanislaus

Turlock, CA 57.5 miles from Madera
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
80.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,188
Avg net price $6,067/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Modesto Junior College

Modesto, CA 69.7 miles from Madera
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,368
Avg net price $2,818/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 92

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of the Pacific

Stockton, CA 97.5 miles from Madera
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
75.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,445
Avg net price $25,447/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 82

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

San Jose State University

San Jose, CA 102.4 miles from Madera
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
86.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,988
Avg net price $13,760/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 118

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Santa Clara University

Santa Clara, CA 105.7 miles from Madera
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
77.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 90%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $109,183
Avg net price $50,062/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 65

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Chemistry Wages Near Madera

Madera is part of the Fresno, CA metro area (BLS area code 23420). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to California statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Chemists $73,470 Fresno, CA $71,888
Biochemists and Biophysicists $139,580 CA statewide $136,575
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary $128,550 Fresno, CA $125,783
Chemical Technicians $50,610 Fresno, CA $49,521
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $137,080 Fresno, CA $134,129
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $97,040 Fresno, CA $94,951
Chemical Engineers N/A CA statewide –
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $100,750 Fresno, CA $98,581

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.

Madera at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 67,133 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $63,619 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 10.3% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 102.2 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited chemistry schools are near Madera, CA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering chemistry programs near Madera. The closest is Clovis Community College in Fresno, CA (20.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Merced College (33.7 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying chemistry roles near Madera?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying chemistry-related roles near Madera are: Biochemists and Biophysicists ($139,580), Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists ($137,080), Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary ($128,550). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with California statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Fresno instead of Madera?

Fresno, CA is 20.2 miles from Madera 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 Madera an affordable place to study chemistry?

Madera’s median household income of $63,619 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Madera while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and California 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 Madera

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

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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