Best Chemistry Schools Near Camas, WA (2026)

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

Camas, Washington has 5 accredited schools offering chemistry programs. Camas has a population of about 26,779. Median household income is $140,053 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 54.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area, the top-earning chemistry-related role is Chemical Engineers at a median $131,690 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Chemistry Schools to Camas

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

Saint Martin's University

Lacey, WA 101.2 miles from Camas
  • 4 year
44.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,092
Avg net price $28,119/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Pacific Lutheran University

Tacoma, WA 106.7 miles from Camas
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
73.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $66,990
Avg net price $19,589/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 44

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

University of Puget Sound

Tacoma, WA 114.9 miles from Camas
  • 4 year
57.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $69,594
Avg net price $38,394/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 52

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Central Washington University

Ellensburg, WA 132.4 miles from Camas
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
60.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,580
Avg net price $18,476/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 99

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Seattle University

Seattle, WA 138.9 miles from Camas
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
70.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $75,272
Avg net price $34,662/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 84

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Seattle Pacific University

Seattle, WA 141.7 miles from Camas
  • 4 year
52.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $64,506
Avg net price $24,488/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 81

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Seattle, WA 142.1 miles from Camas
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
89.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,466
Avg net price $14,091/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 95%
  • Programs offered: 234

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Washington-Bothell Campus

Bothell, WA 149.6 miles from Camas
  • 4 year
77.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 80%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,466
Avg net price $12,319/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Chemistry Wages Near Camas

Camas is part of the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area (BLS area code 38900). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Washington statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Chemists $94,990 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $90,123
Biochemists and Biophysicists $98,840 WA statewide $93,776
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary $101,270 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $96,082
Chemical Technicians $58,020 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $55,047
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $112,640 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $106,869
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $98,050 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $93,027
Chemical Engineers $131,690 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $124,943
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $84,120 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $79,810

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.

Camas at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 26,779 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $140,053 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 54.3% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 105.4 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited chemistry schools are near Camas, WA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering chemistry programs near Camas. The closest is Reed College in Portland, OR (12.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is George Fox University (33.2 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying chemistry roles near Camas?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying chemistry-related roles near Camas are: Chemical Engineers ($131,690), Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists ($112,640), Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary ($101,270). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Washington statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Gresham instead of Camas?

Gresham, OR is 6.8 miles from Camas 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 Camas an affordable place to study chemistry?

Camas’s median household income of $140,053 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Camas while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Washington 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 Camas

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

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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