Best Chemistry Schools Near Lima, OH (2026)

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

Lima, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering chemistry programs. Lima has a population of about 35,304. Median household income is $43,370 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 11.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Ohio, the top-earning chemistry-related role is Chemical Engineers at a median $111,200 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Chemistry Schools to Lima

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

Ada, OH 15.0 miles from Lima
  • 4 year
65.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $80,928
Avg net price $24,478/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Wright State University-Lake Campus

Celina, OH 24.8 miles from Lima
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
40.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 23%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,500
Avg net price $11,081/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

The University of Findlay

Findlay, OH 32.3 miles from Lima
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
50.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,996
Avg net price $27,221/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 60

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus

Bowling Green, OH 50.3 miles from Lima
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,896
Avg net price $24,022/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 139

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Tiffin University

Tiffin, OH 55.0 miles from Lima
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
29.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,942
Avg net price $26,500/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 45

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Heidelberg University

Tiffin, OH 55.6 miles from Lima
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
47.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,466
Avg net price $20,556/yr
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  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Wittenberg University

Springfield, OH 57.9 miles from Lima
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,947
Avg net price $18,649/yr
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  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Ohio Wesleyan University

Delaware, OH 62.8 miles from Lima
  • 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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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Ohio schools on the Ohio chemistry page.

Chemistry Wages Near Lima

Lima is part of the Lima, OH metro area (BLS area code 30620). 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 $72,570 Lima, OH $80,903
Biochemists and Biophysicists $90,000 OH statewide $100,334
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary $77,910 OH statewide $86,856
Chemical Technicians $59,750 OH statewide $66,611
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $94,580 Lima, OH $105,440
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $78,540 OH statewide $87,559
Chemical Engineers $111,200 OH statewide $123,969
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $75,760 Lima, OH $84,459

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.

Lima at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 35,304 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $43,370 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 11.8% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 89.7 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited chemistry schools are near Lima, OH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering chemistry programs near Lima. The closest is Ohio Northern University in Ada, OH (15.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Tiffin University (55.0 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying chemistry roles near Lima?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying chemistry-related roles near Lima are: Chemical Engineers ($111,200), Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists ($94,580), 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 Sidney instead of Lima?

Sidney, OH is 31.3 miles from Lima 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 Lima an affordable place to study chemistry?

Lima’s median household income of $43,370 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lima 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 Lima

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

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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