Best Chemistry Schools Near Franklin, NJ (2026)

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

Franklin, New Jersey has 5 accredited schools offering chemistry programs, with tuition ranging from $38,004 to $65,301 per year for indexed programs. Franklin has a population of about 4,938. Median household income is $90,152 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area, the top-earning chemistry-related role is Chemical Engineers at a median $126,830 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Chemistry Schools to Franklin

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

Ramapo College of New Jersey

Mahwah, NJ 21.7 miles from Franklin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
76.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $67,541
Avg net price $18,173/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

William Paterson University of New Jersey

Wayne, NJ 23.2 miles from Franklin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
59.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,780
Avg net price $18,745/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 85

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus

Madison, NJ 24.6 miles from Franklin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
59.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 95%
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,273
Avg net price $22,829/yr
Tuition
In‑state$38,004
Out‑of‑state$38,004
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Drew University

Madison, NJ 25.5 miles from Franklin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
72.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 68%
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,646
Avg net price $24,280/yr
Tuition
In‑state$47,100
Out‑of‑state$47,100
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Montclair State University

Montclair, NJ 26.7 miles from Franklin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
73.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,415
Avg net price $15,566/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 114

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Bloomfield College of Montclair State University

Bloomfield, NJ 30.0 miles from Franklin
  • 4 year
29.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,415
Avg net price $28,014/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 59%
  • Programs offered: 21

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Seton Hall University

South Orange, NJ 31.1 miles from Franklin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
66.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $70,196
Avg net price $31,446/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 91

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus

Teaneck, NJ 32.7 miles from Franklin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
59.9 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 91%
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,273
Avg net price $15,404/yr
Tuition
In‑state$38,004
Out‑of‑state$38,004
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 65

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Chemistry Wages Near Franklin

Franklin is part of the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area (BLS area code 35620). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New Jersey statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Chemists $85,150 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $75,622
Biochemists and Biophysicists $109,620 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $97,353
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary $99,980 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $88,792
Chemical Technicians $60,320 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $53,570
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $103,360 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $91,794
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $85,510 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $75,941
Chemical Engineers $126,830 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $112,638
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $100,800 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $89,520

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.

Franklin at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 4,938 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $90,152 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 19.5% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 112.6 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited chemistry schools are near Franklin, NJ?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering chemistry programs near Franklin. The closest is Ramapo College of New Jersey in Mahwah, NJ (21.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Montclair State University (26.7 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying chemistry roles near Franklin?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying chemistry-related roles near Franklin are: Chemical Engineers ($126,830), Biochemists and Biophysicists ($109,620), Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists ($103,360). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with New Jersey statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Middletown instead of Franklin?

Middletown, NY is 24.7 miles from Franklin 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 Franklin an affordable place to study chemistry?

Franklin’s median household income of $90,152 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Franklin while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and New Jersey 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 Franklin

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

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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