Best Chemistry Schools Near Ann Arbor, MI (2026)

Ann Arbor, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering chemistry programs. Ann Arbor has a population of about 121,179. Median household income is $81,089 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 77.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Ann Arbor, MI metro area, the top-earning chemistry-related role is Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary at a median $138,330 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Chemistry Schools to Ann Arbor

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer chemistry programs near Ann Arbor, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Ann Arbor 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 Ann Arbor. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score โ€” U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI 0.3 miles from Ann Arbor
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
93.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 94%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $83,648
Avg net price $13,138/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 98%
  • Programs offered: 206

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Chemistry Wages Near Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor is part of the Ann Arbor, MI metro area (BLS area code 11460). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Michigan statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Chemists $67,050 Ann Arbor, MI $66,452
Biochemists and Biophysicists $109,070 Ann Arbor, MI $108,097
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary $138,330 Ann Arbor, MI $137,096
Chemical Technicians $47,880 Ann Arbor, MI $47,453
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $85,120 Ann Arbor, MI $84,361
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $82,060 Ann Arbor, MI $81,328
Chemical Engineers $78,660 Ann Arbor, MI $77,958
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,780 Ann Arbor, MI $63,211

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.


Ann Arbor at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 121,179 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $81,089 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 77.7% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 100.9 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited chemistry schools are near Ann Arbor, MI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering chemistry programs near Ann Arbor. The closest is University of Michigan-Ann Arbor in Ann Arbor, MI (0.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Adrian College (31.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying chemistry roles near Ann Arbor?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying chemistry-related roles near Ann Arbor are: Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary ($138,330), Biochemists and Biophysicists ($109,070), Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists ($85,120). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Michigan statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Ypsilanti instead of Ann Arbor?

Ypsilanti, MI is 6.1 miles from Ann Arbor 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 Ann Arbor an affordable place to study chemistry?

Ann Arbor’s median household income of $81,089 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Ann Arbor while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Michigan 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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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 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.