Best Chemistry Schools Near Caldwell, ID (2026)

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

Caldwell, Idaho has 4 accredited schools offering chemistry programs. Caldwell has a population of about 63,465. Median household income is $66,663 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 17.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Idaho, the top-earning chemistry-related role is Chemical Engineers at a median $106,740 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Chemistry Schools to Caldwell

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

Caldwell, ID 1.0 miles from Caldwell
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,473
Avg net price $19,481/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 27

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Chemistry Wages Near Caldwell

Caldwell is part of the Boise City, ID metro area (BLS area code 14260). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Idaho statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Chemists $78,930 Boise City, ID $80,213
Biochemists and Biophysicists N/A ID statewide –
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary N/A ID statewide –
Chemical Technicians $61,870 Boise City, ID $62,876
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $83,010 ID statewide $84,360
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $75,440 Boise City, ID $76,667
Chemical Engineers $106,740 ID statewide $108,476
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,140 Boise City, ID $62,134

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.

Caldwell at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 63,465 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $66,663 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 17.8% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 98.4 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited chemistry schools are near Caldwell, ID?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering chemistry programs near Caldwell. The closest is The College of Idaho in Caldwell, ID (1.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Boise State University (23.0 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying chemistry roles near Caldwell?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying chemistry-related roles near Caldwell are: Chemical Engineers ($106,740), Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists ($83,010), Chemists ($78,930). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Idaho statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Nampa instead of Caldwell?

Nampa, ID is 6.4 miles from Caldwell 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 Caldwell an affordable place to study chemistry?

Caldwell’s median household income of $66,663 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Caldwell while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Idaho 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 Caldwell

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

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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