Best Chemistry Schools Near Henderson, KY (2026)

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

Henderson, Kentucky has 5 accredited schools offering chemistry programs, with tuition ranging from $34,673 to $57,451 per year for indexed programs. Henderson has a population of about 27,994. Median household income is $47,176 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Kentucky, the top-earning chemistry-related role is Chemical Engineers at a median $117,170 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Chemistry Schools to Henderson

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

Kentucky Wesleyan College

Owensboro, KY 25.9 miles from Henderson
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
40.9 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 72%
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,747
Avg net price $17,131/yr
Tuition
In‑state$34,673
Out‑of‑state$34,673
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 59%
  • Programs offered: 26

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Brescia University

Owensboro, KY 26.0 miles from Henderson
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
43.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,500
Avg net price $8,709/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 26

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, KY 85.3 miles from Henderson
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
52.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,889
Avg net price $10,990/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 152

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Murray State University

Murray, KY 94.2 miles from Henderson
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,737
Avg net price $9,096/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 87

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

University of Louisville

Louisville, KY 102.3 miles from Henderson
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
59.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 79%
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,899
Avg net price $17,988/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,136
Out‑of‑state$29,482
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 133

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Bellarmine University

Louisville, KY 105.3 miles from Henderson
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,069
Avg net price $21,499/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 58

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Campbellsville University

Campbellsville, KY 126.8 miles from Henderson
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
33.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,583
Avg net price $19,341/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 67

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Centre College

Danville, KY 153.5 miles from Henderson
  • 4 year
69.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 84%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $66,240
Avg net price $20,781/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Chemistry Wages Near Henderson

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Kentucky, statewide)
Chemists $84,090
Biochemists and Biophysicists $74,710
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary $82,550
Chemical Technicians $60,830
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $77,580
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $71,040
Chemical Engineers $117,170
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,560

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.

Henderson at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 27,994 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $47,176 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 18.2% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited chemistry schools are near Henderson, KY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering chemistry programs near Henderson. The closest is University of Evansville in Evansville, IN (9.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Vincennes University (58.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying chemistry roles in Kentucky?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying chemistry-related roles in Kentucky are: Chemical Engineers ($117,170), Chemists ($84,090), Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary ($82,550). Wages for Henderson workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Evansville instead of Henderson?

Evansville, IN is 10.5 miles from Henderson 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 Henderson an affordable place to study chemistry?

Henderson’s median household income of $47,176 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Henderson while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Kentucky 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 Henderson

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

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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