Best Chemistry Schools Near Albany, GA (2026)

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

Albany, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering chemistry programs, with tuition ranging from $6,124 to $20,801 per year for indexed programs. Albany has a population of about 67,939. Median household income is $45,201 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Georgia, the top-earning chemistry-related role is Chemical Engineers at a median $103,880 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Chemistry Schools to Albany

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

Albany, GA 2.1 miles from Albany
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
43.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 34%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,674
Avg net price $11,898/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Chemistry Wages Near Albany

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Georgia, statewide)
Chemists $92,750
Biochemists and Biophysicists $85,680
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary $85,300
Chemical Technicians $58,120
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $92,450
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $85,710
Chemical Engineers $103,880
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $75,480

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.

Albany at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 67,939 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $45,201 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 21.5% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 87.7 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited chemistry schools are near Albany, GA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering chemistry programs near Albany. The closest is Albany State University in Albany, GA (2.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Columbus State University (78.0 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying chemistry roles in Georgia?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying chemistry-related roles in Georgia are: Chemical Engineers ($103,880), Chemists ($92,750), Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists ($92,450). Wages for Albany workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Tifton instead of Albany?

Tifton, GA is 39.4 miles from Albany 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 Albany an affordable place to study chemistry?

Albany’s median household income of $45,201 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Albany while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Georgia 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 Albany

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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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