Best Chemistry Schools Near Peekskill, NY (2026)

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

Peekskill, New York has 5 accredited schools offering chemistry programs. Peekskill has a population of about 25,484. Median household income is $91,042 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 37.9% 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 Peekskill

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer chemistry programs near Peekskill, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Peekskill 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 Peekskill. 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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#2

SUNY at Purchase College

Purchase, NY 20.2 miles from Peekskill
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,092
Avg net price $18,913/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 44

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Iona University

New Rochelle, NY 26.0 miles from Peekskill
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
59.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $73,595
Avg net price $29,188/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 46

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Manhattan University

Riverdale, NY 27.6 miles from Peekskill
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
70.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 79%
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $86,316
Avg net price $27,256/yr
Tuition
In‑state$53,400
Out‑of‑state$53,400
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 58

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Vassar College

Poughkeepsie, NY 27.6 miles from Peekskill
  • 4 year
65.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 92%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $71,366
Avg net price $39,343/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 95%
  • Programs offered: 47

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

CUNY Lehman College

Bronx, NY 28.7 miles from Peekskill
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
66.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,013
Avg net price $3,148/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 75

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Fordham University

Bronx, NY 29.7 miles from Peekskill
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
73.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 81%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $85,569
Avg net price $44,338/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 109

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Marist University

Poughkeepsie, NY 29.9 miles from Peekskill
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
72.1 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 57%
Graduation rate 80%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $77,819
Avg net price $41,544/yr
Tuition
In‑state$47,750
Out‑of‑state$47,750
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 54

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 Peekskill

Peekskill 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 York 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.

Peekskill at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 25,484 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $91,042 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 37.9% 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 Peekskill, NY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering chemistry programs near Peekskill. The closest is United States Military Academy in West Point, NY (7.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Iona University (26.0 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying chemistry roles near Peekskill?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying chemistry-related roles near Peekskill 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 York statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Ossining instead of Peekskill?

Ossining, NY is 9.2 miles from Peekskill 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 Peekskill an affordable place to study chemistry?

Peekskill’s median household income of $91,042 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Peekskill 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 Peekskill

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

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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