Best Chemistry Schools Near Overland Park, KS (2026)

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

Overland Park, Kansas has 5 accredited schools offering chemistry programs. Overland Park has a population of about 197,199. Median household income is $103,838 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 62.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area, the top-earning chemistry-related role is Chemical Engineers at a median $102,320 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Chemistry Schools to Overland Park

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

MidAmerica Nazarene University

Olathe, KS 5.1 miles from Overland Park
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,972
Avg net price $32,165/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Baker University

Baldwin City, KS 27.9 miles from Overland Park
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
57.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,855
Avg net price $25,301/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

University of Saint Mary

Leavenworth, KS 29.6 miles from Overland Park
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,483
Avg net price $22,519/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Kansas

Lawrence, KS 30.5 miles from Overland Park
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,945
Avg net price $18,059/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 183

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Benedictine College

Atchison, KS 52.6 miles from Overland Park
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,175
Avg net price $27,891/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Washburn University

Topeka, KS 55.5 miles from Overland Park
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,774
Avg net price $15,280/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 83

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Emporia State University

Emporia, KS 86.9 miles from Overland Park
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
49.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,601
Avg net price $16,261/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 68

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Pittsburg State University

Pittsburg, KS 103.3 miles from Overland Park
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
57.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,579
Avg net price $15,784/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 74

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Chemistry Wages Near Overland Park

Overland Park is part of the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area (BLS area code 28140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Kansas statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Chemists $83,420 Kansas City, MO-KS $90,184
Biochemists and Biophysicists $95,990 Kansas City, MO-KS $103,773
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary $74,940 Kansas City, MO-KS $81,016
Chemical Technicians $61,560 Kansas City, MO-KS $66,551
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $81,250 Kansas City, MO-KS $87,838
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $80,690 Kansas City, MO-KS $87,232
Chemical Engineers $102,320 Kansas City, MO-KS $110,616
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,200 Kansas City, MO-KS $66,162

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.

Overland Park at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 197,199 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $103,838 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 62.9% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 92.5 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited chemistry schools are near Overland Park, KS?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering chemistry programs near Overland Park. The closest is MidAmerica Nazarene University in Olathe, KS (5.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Baker University (27.9 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying chemistry roles near Overland Park?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying chemistry-related roles near Overland Park are: Chemical Engineers ($102,320), Biochemists and Biophysicists ($95,990), Chemists ($83,420). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Kansas statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Leawood instead of Overland Park?

Leawood, KS is 3.6 miles from Overland Park 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 Overland Park an affordable place to study chemistry?

Overland Park’s median household income of $103,838 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Overland Park while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Kansas 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 Overland Park

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

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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