Best Chemistry Schools Near Texarkana, TX (2026)

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

Texarkana, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering chemistry programs. Texarkana has a population of about 36,039. Median household income is $49,240 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.3% 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 Texarkana

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

East Texas Baptist University

Marshall, TX 63.9 miles from Texarkana
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
40.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,788
Avg net price $23,911/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 54

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

LeTourneau University

Longview, TX 77.5 miles from Texarkana
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
50.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,103
Avg net price $28,185/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 56

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Jarvis Christian University

Hawkins, TX 87.2 miles from Texarkana
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
31.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 24%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,992
Avg net price $9,825/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 48%
  • Programs offered: 13

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

The University of Texas at Tyler

Tyler, TX 103.7 miles from Texarkana
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
62.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,053
Avg net price $13,323/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 64

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Tyler Junior College

Tyler, TX 103.8 miles from Texarkana
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
40.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,140
Avg net price $10,206/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 60%
  • Programs offered: 73

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

East Texas A&M University

Commerce, TX 106.2 miles from Texarkana
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
49.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,296
Avg net price $11,841/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 60%
  • Programs offered: 69

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Stephen F Austin State University

Nacogdoches, TX 130.5 miles from Texarkana
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,634
Avg net price $14,260/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 86

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Austin College

Sherman, TX 145.5 miles from Texarkana
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
58.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 48%
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,296
Avg net price $21,107/yr
Tuition
In‑state$48,680
Out‑of‑state$48,680
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 37

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

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

Chemistry Wages Near Texarkana

Texarkana is part of the Texarkana, TX-AR metro area (BLS area code 45500). 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 $118,619
Biochemists and Biophysicists $97,510 TX statewide $116,083
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary $81,810 TX statewide $97,393
Chemical Technicians $62,580 TX statewide $74,500
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $80,470 TX statewide $95,798
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $92,000 TX statewide $109,524
Chemical Engineers $132,750 TX statewide $158,036
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,770 Texarkana, TX-AR $71,155

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.

Texarkana at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 36,039 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $49,240 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 24.3% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 84.0 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited chemistry schools are near Texarkana, TX?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering chemistry programs near Texarkana. The closest is Southern Arkansas University Main Campus in Magnolia, AR (50.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Ouachita Baptist University (75.4 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying chemistry roles near Texarkana?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying chemistry-related roles near Texarkana 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 Texarkana instead of Texarkana?

Texarkana, AR is 5.0 miles from Texarkana 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 Texarkana an affordable place to study chemistry?

Texarkana’s median household income of $49,240 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Texarkana 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 Texarkana

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

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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