Best Chemistry Schools Near Copperas Cove, TX (2026)

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

Copperas Cove, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering chemistry programs, with tuition ranging from $3,750 to $67,493 per year for indexed programs. Copperas Cove has a population of about 37,149. Median household income is $68,900 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Texas, the top-earning chemistry-related role is Chemical Engineers at a median $132,750 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Chemistry Schools to Copperas Cove

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

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

Belton, TX 26.9 miles from Copperas Cove
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
43.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,132
Avg net price $26,106/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 65

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Southwestern University

Georgetown, TX 36.5 miles from Copperas Cove
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
52.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 43%
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,878
Avg net price $29,224/yr
Tuition
In‑state$53,813
Out‑of‑state$53,813
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Concordia University Texas

Austin, TX 48.4 miles from Copperas Cove
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
42.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 91%
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,883
Avg net price $23,131/yr
Tuition
In‑state$23,500
Out‑of‑state$23,500
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 60%
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Baylor University

Waco, TX 55.4 miles from Copperas Cove
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
70.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 51%
Graduation rate 80%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $65,793
Avg net price $41,104/yr
Tuition
In‑state$58,100
Out‑of‑state$58,100
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 141

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Austin Community College District

Austin, TX 56.0 miles from Copperas Cove
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
49.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 19%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,177
Avg net price $6,390/yr
Tuition
In‑state$2,550
Out‑of‑state$10,590
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 127

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

The University of Texas at Austin

Austin, TX 58.6 miles from Copperas Cove
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
84.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $75,121
Avg net price $19,857/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 96%
  • Programs offered: 180

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Saint Edward's University

Austin, TX 62.1 miles from Copperas Cove
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
58.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 81%
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,826
Avg net price $25,578/yr
Tuition
In‑state$51,384
Out‑of‑state$51,384
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 56

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Tarleton State University

Stephenville, TX 78.1 miles from Copperas Cove
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,040
Avg net price $20,783/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 79

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Chemistry Wages Near Copperas Cove

Copperas Cove is part of the Killeen-Temple, TX metro area (BLS area code 28660). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Texas statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Chemists $99,640 TX statewide $109,374
Biochemists and Biophysicists $97,510 TX statewide $107,036
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary $81,810 TX statewide $89,802
Chemical Technicians $62,580 TX statewide $68,694
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $78,390 Killeen-Temple, TX $86,048
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $88,610 Killeen-Temple, TX $97,267
Chemical Engineers $132,750 TX statewide $145,719
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,650 Killeen-Temple, TX $69,868

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.

Copperas Cove at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 37,149 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $68,900 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 21.2% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 91.1 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited chemistry schools are near Copperas Cove, TX?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering chemistry programs near Copperas Cove. The closest is Central Texas College in Killeen, TX (6.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Concordia University Texas (48.4 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying chemistry roles near Copperas Cove?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying chemistry-related roles near Copperas Cove are: Chemical Engineers ($132,750), Chemists ($99,640), Biochemists and Biophysicists ($97,510). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Texas statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Killeen instead of Copperas Cove?

Killeen, TX is 11.3 miles from Copperas Cove 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 Copperas Cove an affordable place to study chemistry?

Copperas Cove’s median household income of $68,900 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Copperas Cove while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Texas 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 Copperas Cove

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

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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