Best Chemistry Schools Near Walker, MI (2026)

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

Walker, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering chemistry programs, with tuition ranging from $39,350 to $54,222 per year for indexed programs. Walker has a population of about 25,201. Median household income is $73,835 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 36.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area, the top-earning chemistry-related role is Chemical Engineers at a median $114,800 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Chemistry Schools to Walker

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

Grand Valley State University

Allendale, MI 7.5 miles from Walker
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,118
Avg net price $16,317/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 137

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Calvin University

Grand Rapids, MI 8.8 miles from Walker
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
71.1 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 71%
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,375
Avg net price $22,992/yr
Tuition
In‑state$39,350
Out‑of‑state$39,350
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 89

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Hope College

Holland, MI 22.7 miles from Walker
  • 4 year
59.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 80%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,427
Avg net price $27,182/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 54

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Kalamazoo College

Kalamazoo, MI 48.6 miles from Walker
  • 4 year
67.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $65,590
Avg net price $19,072/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 28

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, MI 49.1 miles from Walker
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,562
Avg net price $15,273/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 188

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, MI 50.3 miles from Walker
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,735
Avg net price $8,624/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 126

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Alma College

Alma, MI 60.5 miles from Walker
  • 4 year
51.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,742
Avg net price $20,694/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, MI 64.2 miles from Walker
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
60.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 90%
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,874
Avg net price $17,597/yr
Tuition
In‑state$14,760
Out‑of‑state$14,760
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 183

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Chemistry Wages Near Walker

Walker is part of the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area (BLS area code 24340). 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 $82,110 Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $85,979
Biochemists and Biophysicists $109,340 MI statewide $114,492
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary $87,070 Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $91,173
Chemical Technicians $49,230 Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $51,550
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $84,310 MI statewide $88,283
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $79,060 Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $82,785
Chemical Engineers $114,800 Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $120,209
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,730 Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $66,733

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.

Walker at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 25,201 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $73,835 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 36.5% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 95.5 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited chemistry schools are near Walker, MI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering chemistry programs near Walker. The closest is Grand Valley State University in Allendale, MI (7.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Western Michigan University (49.1 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying chemistry roles near Walker?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying chemistry-related roles near Walker are: Chemical Engineers ($114,800), Biochemists and Biophysicists ($109,340), Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary ($87,070). 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 Grand Rapids instead of Walker?

Grand Rapids, MI is 4.8 miles from Walker 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 Walker an affordable place to study chemistry?

Walker’s median household income of $73,835 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Walker 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 Walker

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

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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