Best Chemistry Schools Near Gahanna, OH (2026)

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

Gahanna, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering chemistry programs. Gahanna has a population of about 35,438. Median household income is $106,004 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 53.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Columbus, OH metro area, the top-earning chemistry-related role is Chemical Engineers at a median $110,860 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Chemistry Schools to Gahanna

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

Ohio Dominican University

Columbus, OH 4.6 miles from Gahanna
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
43.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,748
Avg net price $20,079/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Capital University

Columbus, OH 6.2 miles from Gahanna
  • 4 year
45.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,143
Avg net price $22,576/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 61

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Ohio State University-Main Campus

Columbus, OH 7.8 miles from Gahanna
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
80.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,409
Avg net price $17,339/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 233

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Otterbein University

Westerville, OH 7.9 miles from Gahanna
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,313
Avg net price $19,237/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 60

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Denison University

Granville, OH 18.3 miles from Gahanna
  • 4 year
61.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $67,753
Avg net price $40,007/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Ohio Wesleyan University

Delaware, OH 21.6 miles from Gahanna
  • 4 year
53.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,624
Avg net price $20,897/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 67

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Mount Vernon Nazarene University

Mount Vernon, OH 31.7 miles from Gahanna
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
55.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 84%
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,555
Avg net price $22,421/yr
Tuition
In‑state$37,158
Out‑of‑state$37,158
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 44

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Kenyon College

Gambier, OH 34.5 miles from Gahanna
  • 4 year
63.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 87%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $71,830
Avg net price $38,512/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Chemistry Wages Near Gahanna

Gahanna is part of the Columbus, OH metro area (BLS area code 18140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Ohio statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Chemists $94,170 Columbus, OH $98,607
Biochemists and Biophysicists $90,000 OH statewide $94,241
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary $81,190 Columbus, OH $85,016
Chemical Technicians $62,340 Columbus, OH $65,277
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $84,300 Columbus, OH $88,272
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $82,350 Columbus, OH $86,230
Chemical Engineers $110,860 Columbus, OH $116,084
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $81,400 Columbus, OH $85,236

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.

Gahanna at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 35,438 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $106,004 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 53.0% 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 Gahanna, OH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering chemistry programs near Gahanna. The closest is Ohio Dominican University in Columbus, OH (4.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Denison University (18.3 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying chemistry roles near Gahanna?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying chemistry-related roles near Gahanna are: Chemical Engineers ($110,860), Chemists ($94,170), Biochemists and Biophysicists ($90,000). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Ohio statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Reynoldsburg instead of Gahanna?

Reynoldsburg, OH is 5.9 miles from Gahanna 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 Gahanna an affordable place to study chemistry?

Gahanna’s median household income of $106,004 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Gahanna while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Ohio 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 Gahanna

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

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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