Best Chemistry Schools Near Dunkirk, NY (2026)

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

Dunkirk, New York has 5 accredited schools offering chemistry programs, with tuition ranging from $8,533 to $34,081 per year for indexed programs. Dunkirk has a population of about 12,597. Median household income is $49,003 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 15.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In New York, the top-earning chemistry-related role is Chemical Engineers at a median $129,060 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Chemistry Schools to Dunkirk

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

SUNY at Fredonia

Fredonia, NY 2.0 miles from Dunkirk
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
62.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 78%
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,247
Avg net price $15,897/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,831
Out‑of‑state$19,771
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 70

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

D'Youville University

Buffalo, NY 36.8 miles from Dunkirk
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
67.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $66,942
Avg net price $20,433/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

SUNY Buffalo State University

Buffalo, NY 38.8 miles from Dunkirk
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
48.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 73%
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,334
Avg net price $11,346/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,533
Out‑of‑state$19,653
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 56%
  • Programs offered: 86

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Canisius University

Buffalo, NY 39.2 miles from Dunkirk
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
68.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,681
Avg net price $17,940/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 66

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, NY 45.3 miles from Dunkirk
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
75.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 74%
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $70,814
Avg net price $20,995/yr
Tuition
In‑state$10,936
Out‑of‑state$31,536
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 193

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Niagara University

Niagara University, NY 47.8 miles from Dunkirk
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
70.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,196
Avg net price $17,248/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 59

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

St Bonaventure University

Saint Bonaventure, NY 51.6 miles from Dunkirk
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,214
Avg net price $27,074/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

SUNY College at Geneseo

Geneseo, NY 79.8 miles from Dunkirk
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
77.9 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 66%
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $67,316
Avg net price $18,211/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,999
Out‑of‑state$19,569
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 47

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Chemistry Wages Near Dunkirk

Occupation Median Annual Wage (New York, statewide)
Chemists $90,600
Biochemists and Biophysicists $101,080
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary $99,880
Chemical Technicians $60,900
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $87,760
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $82,160
Chemical Engineers $129,060
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $97,070

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.

Dunkirk at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 12,597 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $49,003 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 15.4% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited chemistry schools are near Dunkirk, NY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering chemistry programs near Dunkirk. The closest is SUNY at Fredonia in Fredonia, NY (2.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College (41.6 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying chemistry roles in New York?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying chemistry-related roles in New York are: Chemical Engineers ($129,060), Biochemists and Biophysicists ($101,080), Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary ($99,880). Wages for Dunkirk workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Jamestown instead of Dunkirk?

Jamestown, NY is 26.9 miles from Dunkirk 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 Dunkirk an affordable place to study chemistry?

Dunkirk’s median household income of $49,003 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Dunkirk while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and New York 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 Dunkirk

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

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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