Best Chemistry Schools Near Syracuse, NY (2026)

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

Syracuse, New York has 5 accredited schools offering chemistry programs, with tuition ranging from $8,874 to $53,183 per year for indexed programs. Syracuse has a population of about 146,211. Median household income is $45,845 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 30.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Syracuse, NY metro area, the top-earning chemistry-related role is Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists at a median $138,940 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Chemistry Schools to Syracuse

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

Syracuse, NY 0.5 miles from Syracuse
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
72.9 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 63%
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,763
Avg net price $18,952/yr
Tuition
In‑state$9,303
Out‑of‑state$22,263
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 27

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY 0.6 miles from Syracuse
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
74.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $79,164
Avg net price $38,793/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 186

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Le Moyne College

Syracuse, NY 2.8 miles from Syracuse
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
71.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 83%
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,731
Avg net price $22,277/yr
Tuition
In‑state$40,330
Out‑of‑state$40,330
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Chemistry Wages Near Syracuse

Syracuse is part of the Syracuse, NY metro area (BLS area code 45060). 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 $82,410 Syracuse, NY $86,113
Biochemists and Biophysicists $101,080 NY statewide $105,622
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary $81,540 Syracuse, NY $85,204
Chemical Technicians $65,060 Syracuse, NY $67,983
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $138,940 Syracuse, NY $145,183
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $77,450 Syracuse, NY $80,930
Chemical Engineers $129,060 NY statewide $134,859
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,900 Syracuse, NY $81,400

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.

Syracuse at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 146,211 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $45,845 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 30.5% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 95.7 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited chemistry schools are near Syracuse, NY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering chemistry programs near Syracuse. The closest is SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse, NY (0.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Colgate University (34.3 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying chemistry roles near Syracuse?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying chemistry-related roles near Syracuse are: Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists ($138,940), Chemical Engineers ($129,060), Biochemists and Biophysicists ($101,080). 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 Auburn instead of Syracuse?

Auburn, NY is 22.7 miles from Syracuse 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 Syracuse an affordable place to study chemistry?

Syracuse’s median household income of $45,845 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Syracuse 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 Syracuse

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

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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