Best Chemistry Schools Near Marquette, MI (2026)

Marquette, Michigan has 2 accredited schools offering chemistry programs. Marquette has a population of about 20,691. Median household income is $55,825 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 46.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Michigan, the top-earning chemistry-related role is Biochemists and Biophysicists at a median $109,340 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Chemistry Schools to Marquette

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

Marquette, MI 1.1 miles from Marquette
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,107
Avg net price $14,085/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 122

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Chemistry Wages Near Marquette

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Michigan, statewide)
Chemists $97,440
Biochemists and Biophysicists $109,340
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary $101,030
Chemical Technicians $58,180
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $84,310
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $76,080
Chemical Engineers $103,230
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $66,030

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.


Marquette at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 20,691 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $55,825 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 46.2% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited chemistry schools are near Marquette, MI?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering chemistry programs near Marquette. The closest is Northern Michigan University in Marquette, MI (1.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Michigan Technological University (66.9 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying chemistry roles in Michigan?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying chemistry-related roles in Michigan are: Biochemists and Biophysicists ($109,340), Chemical Engineers ($103,230), Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary ($101,030). Wages for Marquette workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Escanaba instead of Marquette?

Escanaba, MI is 57.1 miles from Marquette 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 Marquette an affordable place to study chemistry?

Marquette’s median household income of $55,825 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Marquette 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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Other Programs Available in Marquette

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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.