Best Chemistry Schools Near Spokane, WA (2026)

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

Spokane, Washington has 5 accredited schools offering chemistry programs, with tuition ranging from $8,586 to $73,178 per year for indexed programs. Spokane has a population of about 229,228. Median household income is $65,745 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.6% 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 Spokane

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

Gonzaga University

Spokane, WA 1.5 miles from Spokane
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
76.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 82%
Graduation rate 87%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,892
Avg net price $35,119/yr
Tuition
In‑state$55,480
Out‑of‑state$55,480
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 63

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Whitworth University

Spokane, WA 6.0 miles from Spokane
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,561
Avg net price $26,534/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 49

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Chemistry Wages Near Spokane

Spokane is part of the Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA metro area (BLS area code 44060). 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 $77,400 Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $77,168
Biochemists and Biophysicists $98,840 WA statewide $98,544
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary $80,130 Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $79,890
Chemical Technicians $65,960 Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $65,763
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $92,010 Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $91,735
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $86,700 Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $86,441
Chemical Engineers $128,290 WA statewide $127,906
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $99,410 Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $99,113

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.

Spokane at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 229,228 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $65,745 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 32.6% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 100.3 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited chemistry schools are near Spokane, WA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering chemistry programs near Spokane. The closest is Gonzaga University in Spokane, WA (1.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Washington State University (66.0 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying chemistry roles near Spokane?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying chemistry-related roles near Spokane are: Chemical Engineers ($128,290), Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education ($99,410), Biochemists and Biophysicists ($98,840). 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 Spokane Valley instead of Spokane?

Spokane Valley, WA is 9.2 miles from Spokane 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 Spokane an affordable place to study chemistry?

Spokane’s median household income of $65,745 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Spokane 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 Spokane

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

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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