Best Chemistry Schools Near Longview, WA (2026)

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

Longview, Washington has 5 accredited schools offering chemistry programs. Longview has a population of about 37,836. Median household income is $60,844 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Washington, the top-earning chemistry-related role is Chemical Engineers at a median $128,290 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Chemistry Schools to Longview

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer chemistry programs near Longview, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Longview 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 Longview. 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 62.2 miles from Longview
  • 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 73.3 miles from Longview
  • 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 80.5 miles from Longview
  • 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

Seattle University

Seattle, WA 105.5 miles from Longview
  • 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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  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 84

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Seattle Pacific University

Seattle, WA 107.7 miles from Longview
  • 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

#6

University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Seattle, WA 108.8 miles from Longview
  • 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

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#7

University of Washington-Bothell Campus

Bothell, WA 117.2 miles from Longview
  • 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

#8

Central Washington University

Ellensburg, WA 129.5 miles from Longview
  • 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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Chemistry Wages Near Longview

Longview is part of the Longview-Kelso, WA metro area (BLS area code 31020). 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 $97,420 WA statewide $99,918
Biochemists and Biophysicists $98,840 WA statewide $101,374
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary $85,970 WA statewide $88,174
Chemical Technicians $62,100 WA statewide $63,692
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $105,680 WA statewide $108,390
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $98,300 WA statewide $100,821
Chemical Engineers $128,290 WA statewide $131,579
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $104,110 Longview-Kelso, WA $106,779

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.

Longview at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 37,836 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $60,844 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 16.7% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 97.5 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited chemistry schools are near Longview, WA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering chemistry programs near Longview. The closest is University of Portland in Portland, OR (41.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Lewis & Clark College (50.2 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying chemistry roles near Longview?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying chemistry-related roles near Longview are: Chemical Engineers ($128,290), Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists ($105,680), Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education ($104,110). 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 Saint Helens instead of Longview?

Saint Helens, OR is 21.3 miles from Longview 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 Longview an affordable place to study chemistry?

Longview’s median household income of $60,844 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Longview 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 Longview

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

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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