Best Chemistry Schools Near Milton, PA (2026)

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

Milton, Pennsylvania has 5 accredited schools offering chemistry programs, with tuition ranging from $67,812 to $83,756 per year for indexed programs. Milton has a population of about 6,582. Median household income is $53,552 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 14.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Pennsylvania, the top-earning chemistry-related role is Biochemists and Biophysicists at a median $134,090 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Chemistry Schools to Milton

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

Bucknell University

Lewisburg, PA 4.1 miles from Milton
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
67.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 29%
Graduation rate 86%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $93,807
Avg net price $40,766/yr
Tuition
In‑state$67,812
Out‑of‑state$67,812
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 95%
  • Programs offered: 60

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Susquehanna University

Selinsgrove, PA 14.7 miles from Milton
  • 4 year
58.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,723
Avg net price $28,819/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 54

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Lycoming College

Williamsport, PA 18.2 miles from Milton
  • 4 year
54.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,210
Avg net price $19,140/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

Bloomsburg, PA 21.0 miles from Milton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,416
Avg net price $15,699/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 76

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Lebanon Valley College

Annville, PA 50.1 miles from Milton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,621
Avg net price $26,979/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 57

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Misericordia University

Dallas, PA 51.3 miles from Milton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $64,313
Avg net price $37,485/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology

Harrisburg, PA 51.6 miles from Milton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
45.2 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 87%
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,374
Avg net price $15,376/yr
Tuition
In‑state$24,400
Out‑of‑state$24,400
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 26

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Wilkes University

Wilkes-Barre, PA 52.6 miles from Milton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
55.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 91%
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,454
Avg net price $27,743/yr
Tuition
In‑state$43,496
Out‑of‑state$43,496
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 56

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Chemistry Wages Near Milton

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Pennsylvania, statewide)
Chemists $77,090
Biochemists and Biophysicists $134,090
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary $95,070
Chemical Technicians $59,420
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $99,190
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $76,110
Chemical Engineers $116,970
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $78,800

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.

Milton at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 6,582 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $53,552 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 14.1% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited chemistry schools are near Milton, PA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering chemistry programs near Milton. The closest is Bucknell University in Lewisburg, PA (4.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Luzerne County Community College (46.6 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying chemistry roles in Pennsylvania?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying chemistry-related roles in Pennsylvania are: Biochemists and Biophysicists ($134,090), Chemical Engineers ($116,970), Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists ($99,190). Wages for Milton workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Sunbury instead of Milton?

Sunbury, PA is 10.7 miles from Milton 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 Milton an affordable place to study chemistry?

Milton’s median household income of $53,552 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Milton while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Pennsylvania 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 Milton

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

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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