Best Chemistry Schools Near Pittsburgh, PA (2026)

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

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania has 5 accredited schools offering chemistry programs, with tuition ranging from $35,874 to $83,654 per year for indexed programs. Pittsburgh has a population of about 303,620. Median household income is $64,137 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 47.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Pittsburgh, PA metro area, the top-earning chemistry-related role is Chemical Engineers at a median $152,290 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Chemistry Schools to Pittsburgh

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

Carlow University

Pittsburgh, PA 0.7 miles from Pittsburgh
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
52.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 87%
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,051
Avg net price $20,786/yr
Tuition
In‑state$35,874
Out‑of‑state$35,874
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 52

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, PA 0.9 miles from Pittsburgh
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
71.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 79%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $74,742
Avg net price $37,730/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 108

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Pittsburgh, PA 1.3 miles from Pittsburgh
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
73.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $66,125
Avg net price $30,434/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 239

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, PA 1.8 miles from Pittsburgh
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
80.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 12%
Graduation rate 93%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $114,862
Avg net price $31,944/yr
Tuition
In‑state$66,246
Out‑of‑state$66,246
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 98%
  • Programs offered: 128

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Community College of Allegheny County

Pittsburgh, PA 2.4 miles from Pittsburgh
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
40.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,449
Avg net price $13,970/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 88

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

La Roche University

Pittsburgh, PA 9.1 miles from Pittsburgh
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
52.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,341
Avg net price $20,794/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Chemistry Wages Near Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh is part of the Pittsburgh, PA metro area (BLS area code 38300). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Pennsylvania statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Chemists $74,200 Pittsburgh, PA $78,353
Biochemists and Biophysicists $125,020 Pittsburgh, PA $132,017
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary $83,150 Pittsburgh, PA $87,804
Chemical Technicians $51,030 Pittsburgh, PA $53,886
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $99,190 PA statewide $104,741
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $65,360 Pittsburgh, PA $69,018
Chemical Engineers $152,290 Pittsburgh, PA $160,813
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $81,350 Pittsburgh, PA $85,903

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.

Pittsburgh at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 303,620 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $64,137 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 47.8% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 94.7 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited chemistry schools are near Pittsburgh, PA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering chemistry programs near Pittsburgh. The closest is Carlow University in Pittsburgh, PA (0.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Community College of Allegheny County (2.4 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying chemistry roles near Pittsburgh?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying chemistry-related roles near Pittsburgh are: Chemical Engineers ($152,290), Biochemists and Biophysicists ($125,020), Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists ($99,190). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Pennsylvania statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Bethel Park instead of Pittsburgh?

Bethel Park, PA is 8.6 miles from Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh an affordable place to study chemistry?

Pittsburgh’s median household income of $64,137 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh

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

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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